Pass drug tests to get welfare!

britexpat
By britexpat

Is this a good idea or will it lead to more crime?

I personally am FOR the move.. but what say you ?

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Florida is enacting a bill requiring that Florida's welfare recipients pass drug tests in order to get benefits.

Governor Scott told the media at the time that the law requiring drug tests for welfare recipients would "increase personal responsibility" and "personal accountability" by having 50,000 to 100,000 welfare recipients tested a year. "The goal of this is to make sure we don't waste taxpayers' money," Scott said. "And hopefully, more people will focus on not using illegal drugs."

A welfare recipient who fails the test will be barred from receiving state benefits for six months. After a second failed test, the state will cut off benefits for three years.

Miami Herald

By Mr.DH• 7 Jul 2011 08:09
Mr.DH

it sounds like a great idea, why wasting taxpayers money!

By britexpat• 7 Jul 2011 07:45
Rating: 3/5
britexpat

It may be expensive, but lots more to do.. Stay and enjoy yourself... Just keep away from the women.. :O)

By anonymous• 7 Jul 2011 07:37
anonymous

Brit man, I'm in Southampton. Spending pounds on fish & chips...and Guinness... :) Very expensive here...I think I'll come back to Qatar...

By anonymous• 7 Jul 2011 00:47
anonymous

Guinness and Fish and Chips???I don't know you from Adam but I love you :-)

By anonymous• 7 Jul 2011 00:39
anonymous

I agree with this up to a point - however I hope if the family are 'innocent' they still get help.I would hate to think 'a family' suffers because of one person.

By britexpat• 7 Jul 2011 00:29
Rating: 3/5
britexpat

My brother... great to hear from you.. Where are you and hope you are enjoying life .. :O)

By anonymous• 6 Jul 2011 22:45
anonymous

Brit, how are you mate? Holland ruls, Florida sux! Peace!

By jjj75• 6 Jul 2011 10:34
Rating: 5/5
jjj75

Also, the money they will save can go towards increasing crime prevention and prisons in the event that they feel the need to commit offences in order to get money to feed their habits.

By jjj75• 6 Jul 2011 10:31
Rating: 5/5
jjj75

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