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Shouldn't EVERYONE have to pass a urine test?

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.

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 butt, 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 ?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I never thought of that before, but I definitely agree with you. I had to have a urine test when I was hired at my job, and I think it would be interesting if every employer gave random urine test. I think that people gathering unemployment and welfare should have to have random urine tests. Great Question

  • sprcpt
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    1. Drug tests are easy to beat.

    2. Drug tests give false positives.

    3. The government has no business giving handouts to anyone.

    4. Drunks are just as bad and yet drug tests ignore them.

    Just eliminate welfare completely and let those who will not work starve or get their assistance through charities or their church, that is what they are allegedly there for.

    I have never taken a drug test in my life and I make a good living. Furthermore, I would never work for a company that insists to know what I may or may not do on my own time, it is none of their business what I may or may not do in the privacy of my own home.

    Also, why single out recreational drug users, what about the useless drunk sitting on his butt while you work. Drug tests don't even look for that.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    No, they shouldn't. False positives happen and there are kits to clear your urine of drugs. There also are people who SELL urine. I don't think anyone who isn't a position to hurt other people (driving, police, military) should be required to take a urine test. Mind you, I personally would take one today and all you'll find is legally prescribed medications. I don't take drugs and don't believe people should however, once again, I don't push my morality on others.

  • CF_
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    innocent until proven guilty

    I live in Canada and have NEVER had to take a urine test for a job.. you Americans put up with too much...

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  • 1 decade ago

    Oh Yea! Let's get this bill passed! I'm not kidding.

  • 1 decade ago

    agreed.

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