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Post by Dixiechick on Dec 9, 2009 11:39:19 GMT -5
I received this as an email and I am posting it in the "Debate" section because I'm curious what all of you think. The author is just a random person expressing his/her opinion. Please try and keep politics out of your comments, I'm mostly interested in how you feel about this persons suggestion. THE JOB - URINE TEST Like most folks in this country, 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 in my case, 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. So, here is my Question: 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 doing drugs, while I work. . . . Can you imagine how much money each state would save if people had to pass a urine test to get a public assistance check? I guess we could title that program, 'Urine or You're Out'.
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Post by themacs4s on Dec 9, 2009 17:07:17 GMT -5
I would totally go for that!
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Post by skoalwolf on Dec 9, 2009 20:21:12 GMT -5
dixie u work for yourself so y would u give yourself a test. but i do agree with u on this cuzz i dont like my tax dollars to be wasted like that there is so much more we could do with that money well mine is not alot but other people puttin in with there taxs makes a big differents . but now with life insurance anything over 100k u need to do blood and urine to even get life insurance
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Post by Dixiechick on Dec 9, 2009 22:50:53 GMT -5
Your right Wolfie, I am self employed and I don't give myself drug tests. I do, however, still pay taxes and I kind of like the idea of having to pass a drug screen before collecting a welfare check. I'm all for helping out the less fortunate, but we've all encountered the career pan handlers on state welfare that think the only way to get a raise is to spit out another kid! Whatever happened to putting in an honest days work and earning your money the old fashion way? Who knows, maybe someday I might need some assistance to get back on my feet, but one thing I know for sure.......I'll be able to pass that urine test. Yeah, I'm all for a program such as "Urine or You're Out"
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Post by cornfarmer2 on Dec 10, 2009 11:43:04 GMT -5
sounds like a great idea i know i have had to pee in the cup
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Post by Pooh on Dec 10, 2009 14:01:18 GMT -5
Sounds GREAT to me!! I also think those on welfare should help those who are trying to get back on there feet, like babysitting. Our tax dollars go to helping out people with daycare costs so they can work for minimum wage. So, if someone is just sittiing around then they should have a free daycare system and make people put in so many hours a week to recieve a welfare check. Or put time in helping out food banks, there is so many ways they should help out! Well, thats my two cents any how!
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