Merlin Orr Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Like a lot of people, I have a job. I work, they pay me. I pay my taxes and the government distributes my taxes as they see fit. In order to get that paycheck, I am required to pass a random urine test, which I have no problem with. 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 sit on their butt. Could you imagine how much money the state would save if people had to pass a urine test to get a public assistance check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Good point, I agree.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 WOW Never thought about that. Maybe someone should compose a letter we can all send to our Congressmen and Senators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j2fast Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 (edited) I like it, so that means someone like the ACLU would rain heavily upon our parade. Edited July 24, 2007 by j2fast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokshwn Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Benny has a random drug testing policy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kz45 Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 I love the way you think. To bad it would never pass [ its not there fault they're addicted to something that would cause them to fail] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganShootist Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Pass the test..........and prove that they can't work. Amen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 EXCELLENT point. Excellent!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainmcphersn Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 I like it, so that means someone like the ACLU would rain heavily upon our parade. "rain" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoShooter Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Benny has a random drug testing policy ...I think it may be like a Bar I used to go to south of Houston in the 70s on the weekends ...At the door the big guy would ask you if you had a knife or gun, If not they had loaners. And the urine test was if you could keep it off the cars and trucks in the parking lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajarrel Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Damn good point, Merlin. When does it start I have always been of the opinion that if you are going to spend my money (ie welfare) you should have to pass the same drug test I do. Sure would like to see it happen. dj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 I think someone in Washington has already determined that if you passed the urine test when you earned the money .... that money is now "drug-free". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdstihl Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Isn't the real reason for drug testing due to insurance regs though? This ain't no rebuttal though, I think Merlin is onto something here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSeevers Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Merlin for President! Ain't gonna happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted July 25, 2007 Author Share Posted July 25, 2007 Of course I am just passing along an e mail written by someone with a like viewpoint of the way things should be.......but.... If I was King of the World...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 I think I'm going to make some pertinent little phone calls (or e-mails) to some people in the county/Congressman/Letters to the Editor. This is one VERRRY hot idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Awesome idea And remember to... VOTE FOR MERLIN Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 A vote for Merlin is a vote for urine ...... testing, that is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Yeh, something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AikiDale Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 A vote for Merlin is a vote for urine ...... testing, that is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillM Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Not exactly urine-related but still one of my favorite bumper stickers: "MAKE WELFARE AS HARD TO GET AS A BUILDING PERMIT" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 God, I'm putting that on the bumper of my car!!! One of the biggest pains in THIS community is the City of Eugene Planning Department... and wrenching your building permit from their cold, stupid hands. Sometimes takes a full year. Not kidding. It's insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitman Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Why cant people on welfare pick up trash along side the road? Sort garbage for recycling? Oh thats right that would infring on their right to sit and do nothing while getting paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougBarnes101 Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Along with the people on welfare passing the urine test I would like to see the politician have to pass one too. The results might explain the way they vote!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boo radley Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Bzzzzzzzt. Shitty idea. Why so fast to abridge American's 4th Amendment rights?? Second, correct me if I'm wrong, but under the "Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reform Act" (aka the "Welfare Reform Act", passed under President Clinton): Person convicted of drug-related felony: States must permanently deny all Title IV-A cash assistance and food stamp benefits to individuals convicted of felony drug possession, use, or distribution. Third, who -- besides some of y'all -- want the federal government to grow and spend more money on drug testing programs and bureaucracy? Or farm the drug testing out to private companies in bed with some congressman? Either way, it would cost us more $$. Finally, who give's much of a f*ck about welfare spending? I mean, when talking about wasteful government spending, where to start?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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