Comments on: Federal Judge Rules Against Drug Testing Welfare Applicants

By: Dixie Chick

Dixie Chick — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 06:27:36 +0000

Amen Luis and Henry Coe. I work full time and also go to school. I just barely miss the qualifications on the gross income but by time I pay health insurance etc I have a lot less in paycheck. But because of the gross then I don’t qualify. I’m required to have car insurance so I can have a car to get me back and forth to my job but that is not taken into account. Guess I could drive illegally but I chose to be legal. I could also choose to sit on my butt all day but I choose to better myself and work. Not everyone on food stamps is lazy, drug users. So don’t lump everyone in that catergory. I think if you work and are drug tested then welfare people should be tested too but if you don’t have to pay for the drug test when applying for a job then how can you say that welfare people should have to pay for their test? Another point to this debate…..should children whose parents are drug users be denied food? Its not the child’s fault their parents are sorry. Are you going to make them go hungry? Figure something out to get the parents off drugs but feed the kids!! Don’t make them suffer.

By: Claire Hogan

Claire Hogan — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 22:29:50 +0000

This country gives billions of dollars in foriegn aid without requiring Drug testing. Why test our own citizens?

By: molino jim

molino jim — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 20:53:05 +0000

@GST–You may wish to check the history of the “free phone”. It started out as “Life Line” for people who did not have phones. The program was started by REAGAN not Obama. In 2012 due to so many cell phones being involved and being misused the Obama administration ordered that it be revised and only those who needed the “free phone” receive one. There are limits on the amount of time. Some times a person may give the phone to someone that shouldn’t have it. Do you recall the “food program” where you could receive free cheese, butter and so on. Latter these items showed being sold. No system is fail safe.

By: Gilbert Shelton

Gilbert Shelton — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 20:36:33 +0000

Appeal Rick Scott on the grounds of discrimination. The working ” clean” folks are being taken advantage of by being tested and the welfare people aren’t. If they are clean, what’s the fuss?

By: KDK

KDK — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 17:11:39 +0000

Is there any promise in the Constitution that the government will provide assistance to individuals when they fall on hard times? Is there any promise in the Constitution that we, the tax payers must provide compensation and insurance to all former Senators and Congressmen? We do these things because some one fought for them. Why then don’t we fight for limitations on funding? We can scream and vent forever over this issue, but if we don’t make a stand, we’ve still done nothing. I personally agree with drug testing. I have been drug tested with every job I’ve ever had, as it was a condition of employment. If you receive government aid, it should be required as condition of disbursement. They always ask if you take any meds to disclose those at the time of your test.

By: JOHN D BODIE

JOHN D BODIE — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 14:31:15 +0000

I have to take drug tests to get My paycheck and I am working , why shouldnt these people have to take one for their food stamps and money…explain that one.

By: M in Bratt

M in Bratt — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 14:15:39 +0000

It’s a heck of a note that most people with DECENT jobs have to drug test as a condition of employment. Fire, Police, Truck Drivers, Welders Military, and the list goes on are jobs that require testing, yet we can’t drug test welfare recipients. Drug testing probably would give some of them the incentive to get off the couch and the crack pipe and look for a job

By: bgr

bgr — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 14:00:08 +0000

@Mark Allen…I certainly hope that you meant that condescendingly and with much sarcasm…if not…do you personally have issues with drug testing…I have worked in the private sector and have undergone drug testing…it had NOTHING to do with insurance of my employer…I would be happy to take a test at anytime b/c I have nothing to hide…..just my opinion.

By: JImD

JImD — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 13:42:32 +0000

to “E”

I understand that some veterans to get assistance and some drugs that would cause them to test positive on a test. I am a Vet as well, I receive a disability as well as my retirement for 23 years of service. During that time frame, I had to paticipate and observe drug testing many time. All I am saying is level the playing field.

By: Joyce

Joyce — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 08:05:13 +0000

so if drug testing is unconstitutional, an invasion of privacy..do away with it altogether