Pubdate: Tue, 14 Jun 2011
Source: Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
Copyright: 2011 Michael Ryder
Contact: http://drugsense.org/url/mVLAxQfA
Website: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/159
Author: Michael Ryder

SCOTT'S DRUG TESTING BILL 'LONG OVERDUE'

I don't agree with our governor 99 percent of the time. However, his 
bill to have people drug tested before receiving welfare benefits is 
long overdue. As a taxpayer for more than 50 years, I would have and 
didn't have any problem submitting to a drug test for employment 
purposes. Why should the taxpayers be responsible for buying people 
drugs? The American Civil Liberties Union and some legislators say 
this is unconstitutional. Is it unconstitutional for employers to 
require a drug test before hiring someone? What is the difference? If 
you don't want drug addicts tested, give them your own money! If 
there is a judge out there who thinks drug testing is 
unconstitutional, he or she must have a good reason, like not wanting 
to be tested. Think about it. This is one good thing Scott has done. 
Don't ruin it!

Michael Ryder, North Lauderdale
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