Use of Government Computers to Check on “Joe the Plumber” was more Intrusive than First Thought

 I first wrote about the use of government computers to check into the background of “Joe the plumber” here. It now appears as though these computers were used more extensively than originally thought.

Helen Jones-Kelley, director of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, disclosed today that computer inquiries on Samuel Joseph Wurzelbacher were not restricted to a child-support system.

The agency also checked Wurzelbacher in its computer systems to determine whether he was receiving welfare assistance or owed unemployment compensation taxes, she wrote.

 She was forced to reveal this when the Ohio senate president demanded to know why good ole Joe was suffering this violation of his right to privacy.

Harris called the multiple records checks “questionable” and said he awaits more answers. “It’s kind of like Big Brother is looking in your pocket,” he said.

 This is how Jones-Kelley tried to spin it:

Not surprisingly, when a person behind in child support payments or receiving public assistance is receiving significant media attention which suggests that the person appears to have available financial resources, the Department risks justifiable criticism if it fails to take note and respond,” Jones-Kelley wrote.

 The only problem is that our favorite plumber is not involved in any child support cases, this is a cover. The truth is that Joe the plumber is only guilty of one crime, daring to ask the chosen one a question that he didn’t like.

 Ever since that fateful day when Barack Obama knocked on “Joe’s” door he has been scrutinized by the media and the Obama campaign. He must be discredited because he has been effective. The left is tired of good ole Joe and with good reason, he has helped McCain make some gains in the polls. And for that he must be punished, even if it means the government will peek into his personal files.

 And we were told that it was President Bush that was spying on us.

 The left was right about one thing, Big Brother IS watching, and his name is Barack Obama.