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.
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Spending millions to avoid paying thousands is restarted.
So far over 50 percent
I love you this. The results were astonishing. A good thing for the tax paying citizens.
Why are not ALL being drug tested? if at only 2% you have 25% turning up positive, think of the savings if all were tested and the percentage holds true! Those already on welfare should be drug tested as well.
I think they should test all government officials as well as all employees from the ceo to the janitor of any company receiving government subsidies. Let’s be fair.
Hardly surprising there.
Sweet
smart idea
Wow, Imagine that!