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Title: Applying for welfare in Florida? Here. Go pee in this bottle.
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URL Source: http://www.ihatethemedia.com/applyi ... lfare-in-florida-pee-in-bottle
Published: Jun 7, 2011
Author: ihatethemedia
Post Date: 2011-06-07 16:31:32 by no gnu taxes
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That sound you hear is the ACLU howling in protest. Florida Governor Rick Scott, a Republican, just signed a bill that requires welfare applicants to get drug tested. The theory behind it is that if taxpayers are required to get drug tested at work, then the people supported by their tax dollars should be required to meet the same strict standards. Seems fair to us. drug-test CBS Miami has the pee particulars: The bill also requires that those who apply for welfare must pay for the drug testing out of their own pockets. However, the cost would be reimbursed if the person passes the drug test. Republicans said the measure was needed because if taxpayers are screened at their place of employment, so should welfare recipients. The drug testing bill was a priority for Scott. “While there are certainly legitimate needs for public assistance, it is unfair for Florida taxpayers to subsidize drug addiction,” Governor Scott said. “This new law will encourage personal accountability and will help to prevent the misuse of tax dollars.” Next stop? We say candidates for political office should also be drug tested. Overuse of controlled substances may be the only way to explain Democrat policies. Congratulations, Mr. Smith. You're not a drug addict, so you can now be a leech.
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#2. To: no gnu taxes (#0)
This has been a big issue with a lot of people for a lot of years and it's finally happening...... this will thin out the Welfare ranks somewhat, and needs to be implemented nationwide!!!!
No...they'll stop it on a dime....before long. Someone will get offended---an that's for real.
#4. To: bobsmooth (#3)
The ones who will get offended are the ones doing drugs and a bunch of Liberal idiots. So who really cares if they get offended!!!! If drug testing can be made a requirement for employment, then drug testing can be made as being a requirement to get a handout... somebody doesn't like that then tough shit......
Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/LatestFlorida Governor Rick Scott, a Republican, just signed a bill that requires welfare applicants to get drug tested.
#3. To: CZ82 (#2)
this will thin out the Welfare ranks somewhat, and needs to be implemented nationwide!!!!
Replies to Comment # 3. No...they'll stop it on a dime....before long. Someone will get offended---an that's for real.
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