This was asked to me and now I am asking you:
Like a lot of folks in this state, I have a job. I work, they pay me. I pay my taxes and the government distributes my taxes as it sees fit. In order to get that paycheck, I am required to pass a random urine test with which I have no problem. What I do have a problem with is the distribution of my taxes to people who don't have to pass a urine test. Shouldn't one have to pass a urine test to get a welfare check because I have to pass one to earn it for them?
Please understand, I have no problem with helping people get back on their feet! I do, on the other hand, have a problem with helping someone sitting on their REAR, doing drugs, while I work. Can you imagine how much money the state would save if people had to pass a urine test to get a public assistance check?
2007-10-29 03:05:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
How are you to differentiate between your taxes going to help someone get back on their feet and going to some "lazy bum" who "sits on their rear"?
We have the same argument in the UK. "I don't want to pay taxes to support lazy Goodfornothings blah de blah". But how do you choose who is "deserving" of help and who isn't? Its all going back to the old argument of the "undeserving poor" isn't it?
2007-10-29 04:29:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Can you imagine how much money the state would have to pay to regularly test every single welfare recipient? I heard it's something like $27 per test. That would get pricey. I'm sure they would save more than that by canceling the welfare of some drug users, but then you'd have to hire more gov't employees to monitor people, and probably create a whole new division, and they are closed by 4, and Sheila is on vacation so you'll have to come back next week for your drug test.
On paper, I completely agree with you. I think to get welfare you should not be allowed to smoke, drink, or do drugs. However, the logistics of it would be prohibitive.
2007-10-29 10:16:50 · answer #2 · answered by Bob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many people receiving welfare are required to pass random urine tests. These are people who arereceiving dissability payments while recovering from drug addiction, or have a history of drug abuse. Your employer has certain rights in the workplace that do not always translate into the public welfare system. To be able to test you, your employer is required to show reasonable cause. If drug use could be shown to be detrimental to the business that you work in, it is allowable.
2007-10-29 10:17:10 · answer #3 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I receive government assistance, but I work. My job requires random drug tests. What is there to complain about if you have no problem passing the drug tests?
2007-10-29 10:18:59 · answer #4 · answered by so_adorable21 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't know where you live but I know people on public assistance who had to submit to drug tests to get public assistance and if they ever go on drugs the case worker told them they would be off public assistance.
2007-10-29 10:38:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I could not possibly care less. My time and energy is completely consumed by the Fuhrer and his usurping of the Constitution and the Nine Trillion Dollar Debt and the illegal war and the failing economy and the outsourcing of American jobs.
2007-10-29 11:42:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree is better to give the money to a lab company than to the people that really need it. It's the perfect solution for homeless people too.
2007-10-29 10:20:50 · answer #7 · answered by Jose R 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
People on welfare should submit to drug testing also.
Question is, what do we do when they test positive?
2007-10-29 10:18:44 · answer #8 · answered by American citizen and taxpayer 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋