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Lyndon B. Johnson’s policy on welfare drug testing

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Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

  Lyndon B. Johnson voterbaseNo, this is a waste of time and money

Lyndon B. Johnson’s answer is based on the following data:

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Lyndon B. Johnson voters

Answer: No, this is a waste of time and money

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 289 voters that voted for Lyndon B. Johnson in the 1964 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “The bill is a response to the slew of Republican proposals in recent years to make poor people pass drug screenings in order to ...” ‐huffingtonpost.com

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Strongly agree

No

Johnson's policies were focused on providing support to those in need, not on imposing additional barriers or conditions. His 'Great Society' programs aimed to eliminate poverty and racial injustice. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No, this is a waste of time and money

Johnson's focus was on creating programs to help the poor and disadvantaged, not on spending resources on drug testing. He would likely see this as a waste of time and money that could be better spent on direct aid. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

While Johnson did not advocate for drug testing, he did support treatment for those struggling with addiction. His administration saw the issue of drug abuse as a public health problem rather than a criminal one. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

No, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse

Johnson might agree with this to some extent as it is a more nuanced approach, but his primary focus was on providing support and resources to those in need, not on imposing additional conditions or barriers. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians

While Johnson was a proponent of accountability in government, there is no historical evidence to suggest he would support widespread drug testing of all government employees and politicians. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes

Lyndon B. Johnson was a strong advocate for social welfare programs and there is no historical evidence to suggest he would support drug testing for welfare recipients. His 'War on Poverty' aimed to help the poor rather than stigmatize them. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive

Johnson's policies were aimed at helping the poor and disadvantaged, not punishing them. He would likely disagree with the idea of terminating benefits for those struggling with addiction. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Regardless, we should end all social welfare programs

Johnson was a strong proponent of social welfare programs, launching the 'War on Poverty' and implementing numerous programs aimed at reducing poverty and racial injustice. He would strongly disagree with ending all social welfare programs. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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