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.
77% Yes |
22% No |
69% Yes |
16% No |
4% Yes, but provide treatment for those testing positive |
4% No, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse |
3% Yes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians |
2% No, this is a waste of time and money |
1% Yes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive |
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Unique answers from America users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@8HB7BYY4yrs4Y
Yes, and immediately remove benefits from any who test positive, BUT also provide them treatment.
@5FPBRNM3yrs3Y
They should get help. Addiction is a brain condition and they need treatment as much as anyone.
@7PTCG381yr1Y
No, only if they have a criminal history of felonies related to abuse of lethal street drugs. Provide treatment for those testing positive
@8R9GMG53yrs3Y
Yes, but mandate treatment for those testing positive
@8NDF52S3yrs3Y
No, and abolish welfare.
@8JM7KS94yrs4Y
Yes, but provide treatment for those who test positive and include a timeframe to get clean.
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@PublicPolicyQuail2mos2MO
San Francisco voters appear poised to pass a pair of law-and-order ballot measures Tuesday that would represent a turn to the political center amid mounting frustration with public drug use, homelessness and property crime.Proposition F would mandate drug screening for recipients of public benefits,…
@GleefulW3lfare4mos4MO
San Francisco voters strongly support a ballot measure that would tie cash welfare benefits to drug screening for some recipients—a proposal that has proved highly divisive among the city’s elected officials. The ballot measure, Proposition F, would require single adults suspected of being…
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