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.
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@9TWNVXTRepublican8mos8MO
No but if your on welfare you should have to be actively looking for a job or placed in a government job unless your single mother.
@9DCBQD8 2yrs2Y
Yes, and we should abolish all welfare programs and replace it with UBI
@96LND6F3yrs3Y
Yes, if they have a history of drug abuse. Then offer treatment/rehab for those who test positive.
@93KJ6T33yrs3Y
They should only test them if the person is capable of working but isn’t trying to look for a job.
@8R6QQDT4yrs4Y
Yes, but only test for physically addictive drugs
@8PDFGM95yrs5Y
Yes if they have a criminal history and if they suspect they might use drugs.
@8MNC8C35yrs5Y
I think that they should get drug tested but idc they are on drugs then they get help with the drug problems.
@8LXJ3Z95yrs5Y
yes, if they are showing signs of drug use
@8LL7QZ25yrs5Y
yes, but if it is for medical use that should be accepted
@8DFMKWX5yrs5Y
Yes, save for marijuana. Anyone testing positive for anything other than marijuana usage should have their welfare immediately terminated. Welfare recipients who are able to work must also demonstrate that they are either working, or looking for work to maintain receipt of benefits.
@99FGZSV2yrs2Y
No, only if there is extreme criminal history related to unreal drug abuse
@8R67NX5Libertarian4yrs4Y
Only test if they have a history of criminal drug abuse, and get treatment for those who test positive
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