Pubdate: Sat, 21 Feb 2009
Source: Maui News, The (HI)
Copyright: 2009 The Maui News
Contact:  http://www.mauinews.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2259
Author: Peter Olson

WELFARE SHOULD BE TIED TO PASSING DRUG TEST

Like a lot of folks in this state, 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 paycheck, I am required to pass a random 
urine test, with which I have no problem. What I do 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 a welfare check 
because I have to pass one to earn it for them? Please understand, I 
have no problem with helping people get back on their feet.

I do, on the other hand, have a problem with helping someone sitting 
on their rump doing drugs while I work. Can you imagine how much 
money the state would save if people had to pass a urine test to get 
a public assistance check?

I guess we could title that program, "Urine or Urout."

Peter Olson

Kihei
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