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i8godzilla wrote:This is the only part of the story in OPs link I have a problem:

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The aid recipients would be responsible for the cost of the screening, which they would recoup in their assistance if they qualify.

So, what happens if you are 'clean' and cannot afford the ~$100 test?

Look we all understand "life happens" and we may find ourselves in a place we never expected or anticipated we may be... But, the programs should be used (if needed) as a stop gap and a place where you can get your feet under you and move on (if able-bodied) with being a PRODUCTIVE member of society. It's not that I have any heart ache with people using the programs it's the ones who get on, stay on and use it as an entitlement and a career that should be re-evaluated and given an opportunity to get a skill and an end date of their free ride.

First of all... I have said this FOR YEARS It is an amazing and awesome idea... I had to take a urinalysis to get my job! When I was in the Military I had a secret and a Top Secret clearance and had to take many many pee tests.

Unfortunately, due to the political backlash and blockage by the left because these people are their bread and butter, an idea is all it will be until many many other pieces fall into place. But, even IF it passes it will be tied up in the courts for quite a while... After all isn't this discrimination to those who are the "deserving class". Haven't they suffered enough? (insert sarcastic tone)

Unfortunately the majority of the people who are on the dole feel they ARE deserving of these benefits and it has now become a cultural issue. they culturally feel they are deserving of all free handouts! Social justice baby... U get what I work hard for well... Just because you SHOULD?!?

In the early 90s a teacher in Michigan took a survey of her class and 85% were on assistance. When asked what they wanted to be when they grew up 70% said they wanted to be on welfare AS A PROFESSION!!! She took them and educated them on how to go to college and what options are out there... At the end only 30% still wanted to be a useless leech on society.

As far as I'm concerned, if you're an able bodied adult and you won't work or submit to a urinalysis you get whatever is given by charitable contribution and possibly left after we feed the old, sick and disabled who are on a fixed income.