Government subsidizing Telemarketers

Yesterday I had to file a government form locally. I was puzzled by the request because it duplicates a state filing. I assume the requirement dates back a hundred years ago when state and local governments had no easy way to communicate. I was also amazed to see them use an accounting accuracy method I had not seen in decades. I pointed it out to my colleague, who looked at me wondering why I was amazed. It was like I had stepped back in the time before computers. I had assumed decades ago when I saw it still being used by a clerk who was retiring I would never see it again. So other than a loss of time and twenty dollars what harm could filling out a redundant form have? This morning the telemarketing calls began. Telemarketers armed with information only available on that form. So I have found two important services my local government office offers; museum and telemarketing services.