Can't have that, can we?

The semantic gamesmanship of the implementation is annoying, but that's a minor matter. Aside from that, I wonder what sort of person would object to this?

Excerpt:

The state Department of Human Services was unsure how many people might lose Medicaid benefits if the rule were adopted.

The proposal would make Medicaid rules match the personal responsibility agreement that Texans must sign before receiving cash assistance.

I say:

Doesn't matter how many, so long as know it's the kind that deserve to lose them. Maybe it'll wise them up. Then they'll start being responsible parents, and get their seat at the public trough restored to them. That's a win-win.

As for the kids, put them in foster homes. With parents like these, that's a step up.

Yes, I'm well aware that foster homes suck. But parents that won't even do these things suck worse. They're only "parents" in the strictly biological sense.

`Coz if you don't care for "my" notion of "should" on these particular issues, you'll be a worthless parent. Maybe even criminally negligent.

I guess if you were ever to admit I'm right on anything, you'd melt into a puddle of black goo. And your flying monkeys would be free at last.