Democrat and Republican liberals alike often excoriate those who think that welfare programs should not be parceled out indiscriminately, but should require something from the recipients. Back when Bill Clinton was fighting impeachment, he actually signed on to a welfare for work program, and amazingly, the welfare roles shrank!
It turns out that if people can get stuff for free, without having to do anything for it, they will. That should not be a surprise. The other thing liberals will have us believe is that welfare recipients have no responsibility for their situation. While that is certainly true in some cases, there are many more that result from poor decisions and behavior.
Starting late last year, North Carolina began requiring drug testing of new applicants for a state welfare program. A number of politicians decried the requirement as unfair, saying that it was too costly, and that it was onerous to those who would be required to take the test. The test was not universal and applied only to one program, but the results were quite surprising.
See test results on page 2:
Sounds like the concerns of the governor for the cost of the drug testing were unfounded. I’d say a 57% reduction in the never ending welfare payments might pay for a whole lot more testing.
Disgusting
So you think it’s ok for them to use your tax dollars to get high?
I never feel stupid when reading opinion pieces. However, you should. That is the problem with lazy people. You are posting an opinion piece and representing it as real news Palak Chopra
Jc Dillon no, but the point is almost none of them are doing that.
Cassie Jackson now go and read the other dozen articles that present ALL the facts in a non biased way.
First, a lot of entitlements are being used as a third income. Both the man and the woman work; secondly, a lot of entitlement recipients continue to have children…Very irresponsible when you rely on your neighbors to take responsibility for your children’s health and welfare. And lastly, it’s become a permanent part of their household’s expectations..Hand out; scream until you get it..
The system needs revamping and the participants need to be vetted
Should have finger prints, so the ones collecting on more then one name can be stopped
WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!
It’s about time. AS IT SHOULD BE