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:
Ya keep going
Way to go, N.C.
Amen
Esoundsxfairv to. Me. , if they. Do. Drugs. No welfare
If they can afford drugs they sure. Didn,t need welfare!
It’s about time!Should have been done a long time ago.
Good
Get the “ship” ready, send all these “leaches”, to a deserted island, give them basic tools, enough food for a year, and a swift kick in the as_ send OFF AND send the crust politicians with them.
looking forward to this being national!
About time need to do this in Texas
Very good start to getting rid of free. If someone really needs it, so be it.