I have to take a drug test to keep my job. Should the welfare recipients my tax dollars support be required to take a drug test in order to get welfare?

by John From Jackson Posted 2009/02/22 21:32:18

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wildfeistykitten2003 2009/02/22 22:54:59

Yes

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Hell yeah they should. But then again I don't think we should have welfare. Unemployment yes, but welfare no. Maybe then it would force people to get an education and get a good job.
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Silver 2009/04/19 05:19:35

No

How about first checking to see that they are American Citizens...

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Ojos40 2009/03/26 17:56:38

Yes

Yes, they most certainly should. My place of employment can compel me to submit to a random drug test at any time. If decent, hard working peole are subject to drug tests, welfare recipients should be, too.

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Faith ~American Patriot~ 2009/02/25 05:53:44

Yes

Without a doubt

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easy 2009/02/24 06:31:08
Philadelphia Freedom 2009/02/24 03:27:44

Yes

HELL YES .

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Fallout 2009/02/24 01:12:47

I don't know

The cost to test people would be high.....
Random testing or requiring hair samples may
work to deter people form applying......
Tax dollars would still end up... in the hands... of humans
in need.......
Hair testing can not be beat.....unless you wax your whole
body......or clean yourself out for 3 months......

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Lanikai 2009/02/24 00:30:31

Yes

Welfare, public housing, student financial aid, any form of government supported benefits should involve drug tests, at least once a months.

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Dan 2009/02/23 23:26:23

Yes

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There's NO doubt that the Obama administration is the most socialist, irresponsible, and corrupt administration in our nation's history. There is NO way that he would ever make his voters (welfare recipients and the perpetually unemployed) conduct urinalysis testing. This would be twisted by the ACLU or NAACP as a "racist" thing and, therefore, never implemented.
Obama and his fellow socialist democrats in Congress consider welfare recipients as "victims" of something. So, having them perform ANY degree of responsibility for their condition would be considered "rude" or politically incorrect (by them, NOT Republicans).

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Ojos40 to Dan 2009/03/26 17:57:56

The cold, hard truth is you're right. It's still a good idea, though.

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J 2009/02/23 22:04:32

Yes

What an awesome idea.

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hillbilly 2009/02/23 19:28:13

Yes

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Moot point, welfare is the drug, a human addition, a dependency upon the charity of others. The Government needs to get out of the welfare business. Just look what (governments) big hand in the social security (cookie jar) has done.The welfare system is corrupt through and through and should be abolished. I'm sure we can come up with a better system for helping those who truly deserve help and rid ourselves of thousands of third and forth generation of leaches at the same time. And yes, help those to become drug free............

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realin 2009 2009/02/23 18:45:01

I don't know

if it is money then yeah...but not medicaid or food stamps...my children recieve 120 in food stamps and i occasionially smoke pot...i dont buy it just may toke a little at a friends house...that doesnt make me a druggie..

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Faith ~... to realin ... 2009/02/25 05:57:04

Food stamps are money, and medicaid costs the tax payers money. If someone is on drugs, their medical bills will be higher and those of us that work will have to pay.

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realin ... to Faith ~... 2009/02/26 20:34:05

not true...doing drugs and being an addict ARE 2 seperate things..

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Faith ~... to realin ... 2009/02/27 01:27:48

When did I say a thing about simply doing drugs and addiction?

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vincent 2009/02/23 18:33:31
aherbert 2009/02/23 17:32:38

Yes

yes why not ..... that is a good question.

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The Gov-Here to help BN362 2009/02/23 16:21:36

Yes

Absolutely, without a doubt.

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wolfshadow 2009/02/23 15:59:20

Yes

I answered this one about five times in the last six months.

YES, YES and YES they are taking our money they should be drug free just like those of us that earn it so they can take it.

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Geo 2009/02/23 15:43:58

Yes

Welfare is their income. If you are on the public dole, you have the same responsibilities as one working a job. If the one working a job must be tested, so should welfare recipients. This includes corporate welfare.

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RipperJ 2009/02/23 15:39:47

Yes

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Heck yeah, and no peeing in a cup. Hair follical so they have to be clean for the min of a month. Test each month.

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brobin 2009/02/23 14:09:23

Yes

And so should all government workers and elected officials.

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very Co... to brobin 2009/02/23 19:45:01

Amen. You said a mouthful

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Outtolunch 2009/02/23 12:51:35

I don't know

Wouldn't removing their money only force them into crime to feed their habits though - would we not just be replacing one problem with another problem.

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J to Outtolunch 2009/02/23 22:06:58

It would force some, maybe many to quit. Those who had rather commit crimes - well, since we are paying for their upkeep anyway, we'll just do it in a more confined space.

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Outtolunch to J 2009/02/24 00:18:56

haha yeah thats a fair point - but I was thinking more of the victims of crime more than the criminal aspect of drug funding itself. As the sister of a recovering heroin addict I am only too well aware of how difficult it is to quit and how easy they turn to crime rather than make any attempt to go straight.

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jakep51 2009/02/23 12:49:26

Yes

Why hasn't it been done already? Because the Democrats would loose a large chunk of their voter base> The same reason it will never happen.

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Deanna (Cindy) 2009/02/23 12:33:38
Thcmas 2009/02/23 12:28:00

Yes

Hell yes! If my tax dollars are going to pay for the dope of the usless masses, our government should legalize drugs and tax the f*C% out of it.

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my account? 2009/02/23 12:14:29
gibyob 2009/02/23 11:46:02

Yes

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It is only fair. but with the current political climate it will never happen. Drugged up lazy people make for a great voter block to do as you wish them to!

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chiglet - Daedric Sigil Mag... 2009/02/23 10:02:43

Yes

Definitely! Maybe get at least some of those who really don't deserve it off the rolls

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Beer30 2009/02/23 08:44:09

Yes

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Great idea! I don't want MY tax money going to some pothead slacker who's doing nothing but hangin' at the crib and tokin' up a doob,,,,

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Mike W 2009/02/23 08:06:24 (edited)

Yes

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Heeeellll yes, and they they should take them off of SSI so that there might be something left when I retire, Should also check for a green card too...

L. A. Times
1. 40% of all workers in L. A. County ( L. A. County has 10.2 million people)are working for cash and not paying taxes. This is because they are predominantl y illegal immigrants working without a green card.
2. 95% of warrants for murder in Los Angeles are for illegal aliens.
3. 75% of people on the most wanted list in Los Angeles are illegal aliens.
4. Over 2 /3 of all births in Los Angeles County are to illegal alien Mexicans on Medi-Cal , whose births were paid for by taxpayers.
5. Nearly 35% of all inmates in California detention centers are Mexican nationals here illegally
6. Over 300,000 illegal aliens in Los Angeles County are living in garages.
7. The FBI reports half of all gang members in Los Angeles are most likely illegal aliens from south of the border.
8. Nearly 60% of all occupants of HUD properties are illegal.
9. 21 radio stations in L. A. are Spanish speaking.
10. In L. A. County 5.1 million people speak English, 3.9 million speak Spanish.
(There are 10.2 million people in L. A. County. )

(All 10 of the above are from the Los Angeles Times )

Less than 2% of illegal aliens are pi...'

Heeeellll yes, and they they should take them off of SSI so that there might be something left when I retire, Should also check for a green card too...

L. A. Times
1. 40% of all workers in L. A. County ( L. A. County has 10.2 million people)are working for cash and not paying taxes. This is because they are predominantl y illegal immigrants working without a green card.
2. 95% of warrants for murder in Los Angeles are for illegal aliens.
3. 75% of people on the most wanted list in Los Angeles are illegal aliens.
4. Over 2 /3 of all births in Los Angeles County are to illegal alien Mexicans on Medi-Cal , whose births were paid for by taxpayers.
5. Nearly 35% of all inmates in California detention centers are Mexican nationals here illegally
6. Over 300,000 illegal aliens in Los Angeles County are living in garages.
7. The FBI reports half of all gang members in Los Angeles are most likely illegal aliens from south of the border.
8. Nearly 60% of all occupants of HUD properties are illegal.
9. 21 radio stations in L. A. are Spanish speaking.
10. In L. A. County 5.1 million people speak English, 3.9 million speak Spanish.
(There are 10.2 million people in L. A. County. )

(All 10 of the above are from the Los Angeles Times )

Less than 2% of illegal aliens are picking our crops, but 29% are on welfare. Over 70% of the United States' annual population growth (and over 90% of California, Florida , and New York) results from immigration. 29% of inmates in federal prisons are illegal aliens. ,..
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The Mother ∞ God Loves You 2009/02/23 07:50:07

Yes

great idea

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Big D 2009/02/23 07:16:50

Yes

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Should be mandated if they want that "free" money. Hell while we are at it why don't we make the politicians line up as well.

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Jay 2009/02/23 07:00:09

No

Do you assume everyone on welfare is a drug addict? There are millions of working poor. This question sure sounds biased.

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Big D to Jay 2009/02/23 07:18:50

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Then they shouldn't have anything to worry about. I am in the military and I have to submit to random urinalysis even though I am not a drug addict. It is just one of the regulations I have to accept to keep my job.

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Jay to Big D 2009/02/23 07:43:14

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Just out of curiosity, I looked this question up online. There are differing opinions, some for and some against, but I copied one below, that best agrees with my opinion.
Let me see if I get this straight... the person who authored this email says he/she works, pays taxes and is drug tested randomly and has no problem with that. But he/she does have a problem with welfare recipients who are not required to be tested receiving public assistance.

SO, if people are receiving public assistance payed for by taxpayer money have to take a drug test, then shouldn't all employees who work for the city, county, state, and federal levels also be tested? I mean we wouldn't want to leave anyone out would we? My tax dollars also pay for them to have a job. Would it not also be interesting to see how much money could be saved for firing all public employees (yep even down to the guys who mow the grass for the Parks and Recreation department) that pop positive on drug testing? Bet it would be a fortune!

Not every person on public assistance is a drug dealer or on drugs or needs a "hand out". There are many elderly persons on fixed incomes that need help. What about single moms/dads, foster parents, and people that are just having a tough time? This mentality is disgusting and I hate getting ...

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Just out of curiosity, I looked this question up online. There are differing opinions, some for and some against, but I copied one below, that best agrees with my opinion.
Let me see if I get this straight... the person who authored this email says he/she works, pays taxes and is drug tested randomly and has no problem with that. But he/she does have a problem with welfare recipients who are not required to be tested receiving public assistance.

SO, if people are receiving public assistance payed for by taxpayer money have to take a drug test, then shouldn't all employees who work for the city, county, state, and federal levels also be tested? I mean we wouldn't want to leave anyone out would we? My tax dollars also pay for them to have a job. Would it not also be interesting to see how much money could be saved for firing all public employees (yep even down to the guys who mow the grass for the Parks and Recreation department) that pop positive on drug testing? Bet it would be a fortune!

Not every person on public assistance is a drug dealer or on drugs or needs a "hand out". There are many elderly persons on fixed incomes that need help. What about single moms/dads, foster parents, and people that are just having a tough time? This mentality is disgusting and I hate getting things like this in my email.

What really bothers me is the results from the poll. I wonder how many people really thought this scenario out before clicking the "yes" option? How quick some are to condemn those that need our help. For shame.
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Beer30 to Jay 2009/02/23 08:59:42

You make a very valid point, Jay. Just because granny collects SS doesn't mean she's blowing all on crack! Agreed.
The local Houston district just spent three million dollars to investigate high school steroid use. They discovered THREE suspected cases, which of course translates to a million dollars a perp.
Diminishing returns,,,,Sure, we could blow this way out of proportion and spend more in enforcement that it could ever be worth. But I think there IS a place for random checks, even if that eeevil word 'Targeting' has to raise its
inevitably racist head.
"C'mon, grandma,,,, let's pee in the bottle for us now,,,," [ LOL ]

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