5 U.S. states have passed laws requiring welfare recipients to be tested for drugs. Proponents argue that testing will prevent public funds from being used to subsidize drugs habits and help get treatment for those that are addicted to drugs. Opponents argue that it is a waste of money since the tests will cost more money than they save.
Yes, if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse, and provide treatment fot those testing positive.
@942DP5S2yrs2Y
Remove welfare and leave that to the private sector
@92X5HLD2yrs2Y
Yes, but I would prefer to end all social welfare programs.
@92JXK3J2yrs2Y
Yes, but only to establish why they need welfare. If they have a criminal record and aren't taking them because they're stressed about providing for their family, arrest them. Otherwise, provide treatment and ensure that welfare doesn't go towards buying booze or drugs.
Also ensure that recipients are honest about themselves and don't lie.
@93G2RP72yrs2Y
Yes, including all elected and appointed government officials
@92YHQCV2yrs2Y
No, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse, plus welfare recipients should provide treatment for those who tested positive for drugs
@9334YP32yrs2Y
Welfare should be abolished entirely and replaced by voluntary charity. It is up to each charity whether or not they wish to perform drug tests.
@92S34SB2yrs2Y
Yes, but give them a three strikes rule. Send them to treatment so they can get off the drugs, but if they keep abusing drugs and they violate the three strikes rule. Terminate their benefits.
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
Yes, but provide treatment for those testing positive for any lethal street drugs. Disregard positive test results for marijuana
@48T6V4V2yrs2Y
No, and legalise and regulate all drugs.
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
Yes, but provide treatment for those testing positive for all lethal street drugs. Disregard positive test results for marijuana
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
Yes, but provide treatment for those testing positive for all lethal street drugs. Disregard positive test results for marijuana.
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
Yes, but only if they have a secondary criminal history of felonies related to past usage or selling of lethal street drugs. Disregard positive test results for marijuana, and provide treatment for those testing positive for all lethal street drugs
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
No, only if they have a secondary criminal history of felonies related to past usage or selling of lethal street drugs. Disregard positive test results for marijuana, and provide treatment for those testing positive for all lethal street drugs
@8ZVHZPZ2yrs2Y
Yes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians, and if they test positive offer them help and treatment.
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
No, only test those who have built up a criminal history of felonies related to using or transporting lethal street drugs. Provide treatment for those testing positive and disregard any positive results for marijuana usage
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
No, only those who have built up a secondary criminal history of felonies due to usage or transporting street drugs outside of marijuana.
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
Yes, but provide treatment for those who test positive for any street drugs outside of marijuana
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
Yes, but provide treatment for those who test positive for any street drugs outside of marijuana.
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
No, only if they have a criminal history of felonies that are related to lethal street drug abuse or transporting such drugs
@85QWNPG2yrs2Y
No, abolish welfare and provide free and universal healthcare regardless of drug usage or criminal history.
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
No, only for those with a secondary criminal history that was related to use of lethal street drugs, and provide treatment for those testing positive. Disregard positive test results for use of marijuana
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
No, only if they have a secondary criminal history of felonies that are either directly or indirectly related to drug abuse
@8YP5JYJ2yrs2Y
No, but if recipients come forward about issues with drug addiction, they should be provided treament
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
Yes, but only if they have a criminal history of felonies related to drug abuse, and provide treatment for those testing positive. Disregard positive test results for marijuana usage
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
No, only if they have a secondary criminal history of felonies related to drug abuse
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
Yes, but only if they have a secondary criminal history of felonies related to drug abuse. Provide treatment for such individuals testing positive for lethal street drug usage
@8YDDPK22yrs2Y
No, if they start to show reasoning then maybe but if they have no record or suspicion there isn't a reason to.
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
No, only if they have a criminal history of felonies that were committed in relation to drug abuse
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
No, only if they have a criminal history of felons that were committed in relation to drug abuse
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
No, only if they have a felonious criminal history that is related to drug abuse
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
No, only if they have a secondary criminal history of felonies that were related to drug abuse
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
No, only if they have a secondary criminal history of felonies that were somehow related to drug abuse
@8XPN77T2yrs2Y
No, only unless they are accused of using with evidence
@8XD6BY62yrs2Y
No, and all social welfare programs should be abolished.
@8XHNZZH2yrs2Y
In my opinion it all depends on the situation
@8WNZXJ43yrs3Y
Perhaps they could be if it's necessary, and if they test for drugs that are more extreme and not medical then provide them treatment. If it's simply marijuana or something that has medical use and test levels for it in their system aren't too high then let them be.
@8WK5SV93yrs3Y
Yes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians; consider terminating benefits for anyone testing positive, and lower welfare gradually
@8NXXD9X3yrs3Y
No, drug use should not disqualify someone for receiving welfare
@8W98F2Y3yrs3Y
No and we should offer substance abuse supports for people in non punitive ways
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
No, only if they have a secondary criminal history of felonies that were committed as a result of drug abuse, or related to their usage
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, but provide treatment for those testing positive for hard drugs.
@8TPZHT73yrs3Y
No, and abolish currency
@8T9X24H3yrs3Y
No, Welfare should be replaced with more specific programs.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Reform the entire welfare system to a negative income tax
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
No, only if they have a felony criminal history related to abuse of the most fatal street drugs, notably crack cocaine and heroin
@OofPoof6813yrs3Y
Yes, but terminate and provide treatment for anyone testing positive.
@8SRVXNS3yrs3Y
Yes. Test some people who get money from the government, and provide treatment if they test positive
@8SGQ4793yrs3Y
Only if there is good reason to believe that person is doing drugs
@8SB5Z263yrs3Y
No, people should be able to live and recurve help from the government without fear. I would support free treatment for anyone with drug problems, though.
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