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.
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I’m all for this.
awesome
Crack sales will crash…Oh my…
They need work testing also
You can buy a drug test at cvs for $20 and I’m sure if they can buy them in bulk they can get them much cheaper. Wouldn’t it be saving money instead of wasting as a positive test should mean no monthly check
Hey why don’t they build the wall for their welfare check!!!!!
Put them all to work.
What percent of welfare recipients are drug users?
Low rates of drug use have been shown in multiple states besides Florida, including only 1/800 welfare recipients in Tennessee, vs. 8% in the general population. Similarly, Utah found 0.2 percent of the total welfare recipient population positive, vs. 6% of the population who admitted to using drugs.
Do u fuckers just make$#%&!@*up???
I’m not arguing against this I’m arguing there are simple facts and observations one can make or find that paint the actual picture!
Here’s a workable plan that will cost the taxpayers ZERO……. When you apply for Public Assistance you agree to an initial drug test as well as random testing. Upon agreeing to this program, the State will pick up the initial cost of said test. You will agree to a payback program having as little as 5.00 a month deducted from your award. IF you fail the test you will be responsible for the entire cost upon the results being made. This will not only enable you to prove you are not using illegal drugs but will assure the taxpayers that their hard earned money isn’t going to support drug addicts. And drugs prescribed by a licensed physician and verified would be exempt from disqualify you.
Hey, I was subject to anytime, day or night, urinalysis during my 26 years in the USMC. Why shouldn’t those being paid not to work with my tax money not be subject to the same?