What an incredibly lame argument.
Signing up for the NEA grant money and welfare payments is optional. If you don't want 'em, don't sign up.
Not for those who value their privacy enough.
Actually, the information you would give the government in order qualify for the prebate pales in comparison to what you give them now when you file your Form 1040. And, the information about your dependents, including their SSNs, is readily available to anyone who digs hard enough.