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By: joe six-pack

joe six-pack — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:44:02 +0000

I like the idea, although I really doubt it will stand a chance at implementation. Lots of excuses not to do it. Expense will probably be at the front of the line. You know how the government works, shortages and rationing of just about everything.

By: stevevvs

stevevvs — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:56:57 +0000

But I want one change â€“ MANDATORY monthly drug tests for elected officials. Leadership by example. Mike, you stole my thunder!

I was going to say the same thing. Surprised AJ did not think of it!

By: BarbaraS

BarbaraS — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:58:52 +0000

I’ll tell you a little story about workmen’s compensation not welfare but to do with urine tests. I worked for a nursing home for years as accountant controller and handled all thing financial including workmen’s comp. A black girl hurt herself on the job. Somehow the incident report never reached my office. When the girl complained to me after three weeks, I asked for and received it and was told “it fell through the crack”.

In my view it was the department head’s fault that this girl was not collecting workmens comp and had no income so with my boss’ ok I advanced her four hundred dollars that she should have gotten. Well, it turns out she failed the urine test and workmen’s comp doesn’t pay the employee if that happens. There was no way to get that money back so my company had to eat it. Lesson learned. Don’t let your heart rule your head.

I later found out that the department head knew the girl had been on drugs and due to that fact did not turn in the incident report. This is on par with these people not sending me any credits they received, only invoices. They didn’t think I needed the credits.

By: KauaiBoy

KauaiBoy — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:52:11 +0000

I’d rather see an IQ test to vote or serve in government.

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By: kathie

kathie — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:58:00 +0000

It will never happen, and it has already been suggested by some in congress. It was deemed as discriminatory of the poor and needy, those unable to help themselves. Look the government already has your money, do they care how hard you worked to earn it? No they care about the feelings of those they give it too.

By: ivehadit

ivehadit — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:04:08 +0000

pst, Assuming you pay taxes, why would you need to take a urine test to get YOUR OWN MONEY BACK?

By: pst314

pst314 — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:52:26 +0000

Should I have to take a urine test in order to get that tax rebate for my new high-efficiency furnace? How about that homeowner’s deduction on my property taxes?

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By: sbd

sbd — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:01:44 +0000

It isn’t just street drugs, but liquor and viagra should also be included. Here is a prime example of welfare dollars at work.

Officials: Food stamps swapped for booze, Viagra

(AP) â€“ Oct 9, 2009

DETROIT â€” Viagra and pornography are not staples on the government’s food stamp list. But authorities say a Detroit liquor store supplied them during a series of illegal deals.

Federal prosecutors filed fraud charges this week against three people who worked at Jefferson’s Liquor Palace.

The alleged scheme worked this way: Food stamp recipients would get cash from the store in exchange for swiping larger amounts off their electronic cards. The store would then be reimbursed by the U.S. Agriculture Department.

And in some transactions, the government says the store provided informants Viagra, liquor and porn in exchange for swiping about $2,000 off food stamp cards.

The government says fraud at the store topped $130,000 over 2 1/2 years. The store is closed.

By: Frogg1

Frogg1 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:45:27 +0000

Urine or ‘you’re’ out. LOL

By: Mike M.

Mike M. — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:39:30 +0000

I LOVE it! Being one of the hardworking stiffs subject to random drug tests.

But I want one change – MANDATORY monthly drug tests for elected officials. Leadership by example.

By: crosspatch

crosspatch — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:13:32 +0000

I like that idea. But placing any obligation on people receiving welfare would likely cost the Democrats votes. Welfare is basically a bribe for votes. If they actually had an obligation to do something for it or in any way had to show some personal responsibility, it would crush the Dems.