Democrat and Republican liberals alike often excoriate those who think that welfare programs should not be parceled out indiscriminately, but should require something from the recipients. Back when Bill Clinton was fighting impeachment, he actually signed on to a welfare for work program, and amazingly, the welfare roles shrank!
It turns out that if people can get stuff for free, without having to do anything for it, they will. That should not be a surprise. The other thing liberals will have us believe is that welfare recipients have no responsibility for their situation. While that is certainly true in some cases, there are many more that result from poor decisions and behavior.
Starting late last year, North Carolina began requiring drug testing of new applicants for a state welfare program. A number of politicians decried the requirement as unfair, saying that it was too costly, and that it was onerous to those who would be required to take the test. The test was not universal and applied only to one program, but the results were quite surprising.
See test results on page 2:
Do it in every state
If this is true it’s wonderful. If you have money for drugs you don’t deserve welfare.
I had to test before I could WORK so why shouldn’t they have to be tested before they get any type of assistance
It’s about time there are too many receiving help that think they should not have to work for a living but they always find money for their drugs.
I guess innocent until proven guilty are just a bunch of words on paper. .. anyone can pass a drug screen. Cops… judges… politicians. .. get gov checks too..
I get tested to go to work, so my taxes can pay for your welfare! At least drug test the leeches.
Good for them
Good
Should be nation wide!
42% are Caucasian 25% Black 12% Hispanic