(Whoever wrote this one deserves a HUGE pat on the back!)
Like a lot of folks in this state, I have a job. I work, they pay me. I pay my taxes and the government distributes my taxes as it sees fit. In order to get that paycheck, I am required to pass a random urine test with which I have no problem. What I do have a problem with is the distribution of my taxes to people who don't have to pass a urine test. So here is my Question. 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 sitting on their rump--doing drugs, while I work. . . . Can you imagine how much money the state would save if people had to pass a urine test to get a public assistance check? I guess we could title that program, 'Urine or You're Out'.
Something has to change in this country -- and soon!!!!!!! Happy Hump Day....smile at someone today, they will think what was that for.. lol just because, and they might even smile back! :)
2009-06-24T10:52:54Z
sorry chillyone :( rxtech thanks for the info I have a friend who could not get on welfare until she said she was part Mexican and pronounced her name with an accent...but my sister in law lived on welfare for years and had her livein boyfriend with her and because they were not married his income did not count. think about that one!!! Not all is fair in love and war!!!
Diane2009-06-24T09:11:18Z
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Working in pharmacy for 20 years, I have seen so much abuse of the welfare system. They alter the date or quantity on an Rx (felony), so we call welfare to report it. They do nothing! We started pee testing people that were getting large amounts of narcotics, approx 40% of those people tested had NO narcotics show up. Must be selling them $5.00 per tablet, depending on the drug. The above price is the going rate for a Vicodin! Call the state again to flag them. Nothing! They just find another Dr. to get the drugs prescribed. I got so mad, I started calling all the pharmacies in the area, and put them on alert that they failed their pee test with us, so when they came in with the new Rx from a new Dr. the Pharmacist could call the Dr.s office and give them our number. Fast forward........I am out of work for 8 months, trying to live on 1/2 of my husbands paycheck, because he has missed so much work due to the blood clot. I call to see if we are eligible for any kind of assistance..........Nothing! We have no food in the house, and $1.43 in the bank and no money to pay our $200/month medication bill. The welfare "lifers" have the system figured out! And yes, they have brand new clothes, new cars etc, and why? Because they don't have to pay for anything! I think that in order to qualify for welfare, you should have to have a job! I don't care if it is Burger King. We need to quit giving people a free ride. They don't want to work at the low paying jobs (Oregon's minimum wage is $8.40 hr) because you can't live on it. We just need to subsidize, not support! All other state's have maximums, not Oregon, so they all come here from Wash, Calif after they get cut off in those states! After seeing this for 20 years, I have written congressmen etc. and they did use some of my suggestions. What gets my blood pressure up the most is they will continue to get it, even after being convicted of a felony involving tampering with a Rx, and in 23 years of marriage, we needed some help once, just some food until I got a SSDI check, and according to our last years taxes, we make too much! How many people have lost their jobs and insurance since last year? Things do need to change and NOW! Time for me to start calling those that can make the changes! Urine or You're Out!
Eli, I'm not sure what streets you see, but there are a lof of homeless people / families out there. The reason people like to single out welfare is due to the fact that it seems the people collecting either don't need it or misuse it. Have you ever been behind someone using a link card? How bad do they need those doritos? I don't mind helping, but I'm not interested in helping anyone waste my tax dollars.
Sheb, When I smiled at a woman this morning I got a dirty look and thought I was going to get slapped! She must have been reading my mind!
Sheb That is a good one and made my day. Thanks Your Answer: Good Morning everyone. Thanks so much for the video of Lincoln and his smile is precious, and Thank God for this Miracle Chicago's US99.5 Today's Secret Newsletter Code is "Kiddie Pool Have a good day and thank you all for your help. Country , special thanks to you for all you do to help all of us, and I hope and Pray things are going good for you. God Bless you all Hugs Barb
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