Reactions to disturbing Brett Favre news
Legendary Packers quarterback Brett Favre is back in the news for unfortunate reasons. A recent report had him being questioned by the FBI over a welfare scandal. People definitely have some reactions to the disturbing Brett Favre news.
The Welfare Scandal
For those unfamiliar with what is happening here is a quick rundown. The state of Mississippi is going through a massive welfare scandal. Favre reportedly received $1.1 million dollars from the state in order to give speeches. However, the speeches were never given. It is worth noting that Favre paid back the million dollars but the auditors are seeking nearly $228,000 in interest money. Favre denies knowing that the money was supposed to be used to help poor families.
Reactions to the Brett Favre News
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The reactions have not been kind. People are rightfully ticked off that welfare money is being given to rich people who do not need it. This is especially amplified in a state that ranks among the nation’s poorest. One fan wrote, “THE NATION’S POOREST STATE used $70M to pay for speeches never given!!!!!!” Another fan expressed similar outrage in this extended quote.
“This enraged me so much I couldn’t even tweet about it yesterday. Wealthy grifters & thieves stealing from the poorest of the poor, all the while praising God & then blaming their victims for their poverty. They must be held accountable,”
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it gets real easy to "divert" funds away from their intended purposes.
Why else would they leave their capital city to rot like that? 
