I think you're missing the point. Most of the people on welfare today are apart of a generational epidemic. The idea is to still make the money available, but tie it to an action that benefits the family and society. In a way the family is earning their welfare simply by forcing the kids to go to school.

Granted the kids don't have to pay attention in school and could get all failing grades. The hope is that the education rubs off on the kids and they don't end up depending on welfare.

I don't believe that it was passed in the end. Very unfortunate.

That's a great question. I'm not aware of any attendance issues at the private school in my town. If my child's school went this route I would definitely want the specific details, but I don't see any reason why I would be against it. After all, as another person pointed out earlier today, I have to carry my ID badge at my office so I can access certain doors.

True. This is why the school should also take a look at patterns and walk around with a handheld RFID device that will let them know if one kid has multiple cards. Give them in-school suspensions if caught.

We desperately need accountability in the public school system. It is obvious that the system is failing at multiple levels, including the parents. This is why I went to private schools and my child goes to a private school. There is more accountability.

..I laud this public school's initiative to make sure that they are tracking attendance. Obviously it's primarily about funding in this case. But it also provides documented evidence of whether kids are in class or not. This information can (and should) be passed on to parents.

Also, in Iowa back in the 1990's our Governor (R) had proposed a change to the state's welfare system called "learnfare". The idea was that a family's welfare check depended on the child's attendance in school. They received 100% of the check for good attendance and were penalized for poor attendance. The idea was that they wanted kids in 3rd, 4th, 5th generations of welfare families to get a good education and not be the next generation on welfare.

Now obviously school attendance doesn't necessarily mean good grades, or caring about your future. But still, it was a step in the right direction.

My parents still have cable for one reason: no box required. They will sign up with DirecTV in a heartbeat now.

Thanks cable!

Care to explain why the Communist party of China has offices inside of Huawei's headquarters?

Care to explain why the Communist party of China has offices inside of Huawei's headquarters?

Care to explain why the Communist party of China has offices inside of Huawei's headquarters?

60 Minutes covered this story on Sunday night. The House Intelligence Committee is right to have suspicions of Huawei.

I believe the video is the same that aired on TV.

Look at how many states received revenue for the class action lawsuit against the tobacco companies. Many states used that revenue to fund programs that had absolutely nothing to do with tobacco use or health issues as a result of tobacco use. Instead they spent the money on programs for children (won't somebody PLEASE think of the CHILDREN!?), etc. That revenue was either one-time money or was an annual payment for a few years. That money has dried up and now states are scrambling to find other revenue sources for this mess that they created.

It's pretty sad to see how our "brilliant" elected officials and public employees think.

Up in smoke: Counties gave up millions from tobacco settlement for short-term gains

Once Foes of Big Tobacco, States Have Been Hooked

So where does he pay his road use tax?

I don't care if they abandon the 9930. They've already told everyone that they will not be updating currently software.

Also, BB users know that they can download and install updated OS versions anytime they want regardless of carrier. You can usually get the software straight from BB's website. The phones are not locked and do not need to be rooted. Just check BB's forum, BlackBerryforums.com or CrackBerry.com for links to the software.

Question: did Apple allow other map applications when the core map application was Google Maps? If so, Apple would pretty much have to let Google Maps in the app store.