2007-01-22 15:53:28 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
This issue is 1 of the main reasons I left the Democratic party.
They call me an insensitive elitist because I don't want to finance someones drug habit. I don't want people to automatically get cut of from benefits. I would like to offer them treatment first, I believe everyone deserves a chance to better themselves. If you cant kick your habit after that we take your kids and you are on your own.
2007-01-22 16:27:12 · answer #1 · answered by Fortytipper 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why don't we just pass a law that requires Every American to pass a drug test and those that fail or come up false positive lose their citizenship and are exiled to some middle eastern country.How about mandatory mass drug testing for the entire human population? Some one wants to know if you take drugs of any kind. Alcohol, prescription drugs and tobacco are all exempt. Those drugs are legal so it is ok to use and abuse those . Get real and google invasive procedures and 4th amendment rights and the like. Just drug test all that apply for assistance?What would that do besides cost the tax payer billions, infringe on our Civil Rights and Scare people into doing things they ought not to be doing.
2016-05-23 23:49:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, i believe that they should, because so many people, and i am not saying all, but so many of them use their actual income to keep their drug habits from failing away, the keep their hands from shaking uncontrollably, and well, from facing the real world. It's cruel to the people around them, and it is unfair to the people truly need government assistance, and get barely enough while this person is getting assistance that they don't really need.
2007-01-22 16:09:18 · answer #3 · answered by tieshantiger 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
While I would agree with the idea, I don't think it will ever occur. I think you would be more likely to force those with a history of drug use or convictions for drug possession, sale, or manufacture to take a drug test before payment as a part of thier parole or probation.
2007-01-22 16:03:46 · answer #4 · answered by msi_cord 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nothing wrong with that idea. I am tired of supporting free-loading drug dealers and drug users through government handouts. You receive the cash, then being "clean" and law-abiding is the least that you can do.
2007-01-22 16:22:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they were trying to do that in Washington State but it was turned down. "On September 13, Mike McGavick called for drug testing welfare recipients with children" (http://www.wroc.org/fall06/fall06.php#sen)
The article in the link said, "Drug testing welfare recipients has been struck down in the courts and discredited by most experts"
However, Mike McGavick (R) ran against Maria Cantwell (D) and lost. :-(
Ask Senator Cantwell why she is against the drug testing.
2007-01-22 16:07:48 · answer #6 · answered by bb 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can certainly agree with you 150%, but, unfortunately, I don't think the two of us together have nearly as much influence as the ACLU - and we wouldn't want to violate any ones rights who are sharing in our paychecks, now would we?
2007-01-22 16:02:27 · answer #7 · answered by LeAnne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think so. I also think they should have to work for the government. They can clean or answer phones or something. There shouldn't be ANY free rides.
2007-01-22 15:57:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wouldn't that be a good thing? Probably never happen, though. It makes to much sense...
2007-01-22 15:57:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Great idea.
2007-01-22 15:56:17 · answer #10 · answered by jack w 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋