Plans to drug test welfare recipients get momentum































"We are going broke," he said,



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PAUL ST JEAN's picture


CLEAN AND SOBER WELFARE BENEFITS....coming to a town near you!!!

RONALD RIML's picture

Does this tell you something???


"We are going broke," he said"

So is 'Drug-Testing' your new 'Work-Fare' program there, Frank?? They popped 2% poitive in Florida... Oughta be a Winner... P

FRANK EARLEY's picture

This is just the beginning

First of all, I in no way condone the illegal use of drugs. However alcohol and cigarets are perfectly legal. What these politicians are trying to do is criminalize alcohol and cigarets to a certain group of people.
I'll be honest I used to drink a few beers, and smoke. I wasn't breaking any laws, I dare anyone to say I was. Or deny me anything for doing something that is perfectly legal.
This is just the beginning. We are dealing with desperate people who are so blinded by their fear, they can't see the constitution anymore. Whats going to be next. They say a mind is a terrible thing to waste. A feeble mind is a dangerous thing to have in the state house.

Andrew Jones's picture

I don't think that the intent

I don't think that the intent is to criminalize the use of alcohol or tobacco products among any group of people. They want to make sure that welfare benefits are being used appropriately. If you can afford to purchase tobacco products or alcohol, then you don't need to be using the taxpayer's money.

Not all welfare receipients are drug users

Nor are they young.

I can just see a 60 year old being asked if they do drugs while they're applying for welfare.
How about a 5 year old?

There are indeed very valid concerns about drug testing for any welfare recipients-and they should be heeded.

Constitutionality is not a minor flaw and cannot be dismissed as a minor technicality.

Perhaps we should test the people who are attempting to pass these laws for drugs or alcohol, too. Bet they wouldn't pass, and they should be stripped of their positions.



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