Pubdate: Fri, 11 May 2007 Source: Red Deer Advocate (CN AB) Copyright: 2007 Red Deer Advocate Contact: http://www.reddeeradvocate.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2492 Author: Len Nixon WELFARE RECIPIENTS GETTING A FREE RIDE Like a lot of folks in this country, I have a job. I work; they pay me. I pay my taxes and the government distributes my taxes as it sees fit. In order to get that paycheque I am required to pass a random urine test; I have no problem with that. What I have a problem with is the distribution of my taxes to people who don't have to pass a urine test. Shouldn't one have to pass a urine test to get welfare? I have to pass one to earn money for people on welfare. Please understand, I have no problem with helping people get back on their feet. On the other hand, I do have a problem with helping someone sit on their butt and buy dope and booze with my hard-earned money. Could you imagine how much money the government would save if people had to pass a urine test to get a public assistance cheque? Len Nixon Rimbey - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom