Florida governor signs welfare drug-screen measure

[Townsend]

This is where my conservative side comes out and agrees.

I'm sure there are drawbacks and loop holes but seriously...they shouldn't be allowed to drink alcohol or use tobacco products either.  (just my opinion)

http://articles.cnn.com/2011-06-01/politics/florida.welfare.drug.testing_1_drug-testing-drug-screening-tanf?_s=PM:POLITICS

Saying it is "unfair for Florida taxpayers to subsidize drug addiction," Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday signed legislation requiring adults applying for welfare assistance to undergo drug screening.

"It's the right thing for taxpayers," Scott said after signing the measure. "It's the right thing for citizens of this state that need public assistance. We don't want to waste tax dollars. And also, we want to give people an incentive to not use drugs."

Under the law, which takes effect on July 1, the Florida Department of Children and Family Services will be required to conduct the drug tests on adults applying to the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. The aid recipients would be responsible for the cost of the screening, which they would recoup in their assistance if they qualify. Those who fail the required drug testing may designate another individual to receive the benefits on behalf of their children.

[Hoss]

This is where my conservative side comes out and agrees.

I'm sure there are drawbacks and loop holes but seriously...they shouldn't be allowed to drink alcohol or use tobacco products either.  (just my opinion)

http://articles.cnn.com/2011-06-01/politics/florida.welfare.drug.testing_1_drug-testing-drug-screening-tanf?_s=PM:POLITICS

I was for this fifteen plus years ago when Bubba was in office.  Of course at the time I worked right across the street from one of the projects (23rd and Jackson) and remember twice of our building being locked down because someone had taken someone else hostage at gunpoint.

[heironymouspasparagus]

Way past time.
Or have babies.

[Breadburner]

Way past time.
Or have babies.

Bingo....Madatory birth control for welfare recipients....Alot have made living of the gubmint a lifestyle.....

[Cats Cats Cats]

I don't think it should only be before they get assistance and I don't think they should pay more than a $20-$40 fee for it.  I think it should be before and/or within the first year and randomly after that.  They can use drugs after they get assitance.  It would weed out the people that used but not after.  Even if the money saved is $0 its a better policy.