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I think anyone who is on welfare or PA should have to be...

Posted by Anonymous

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Drug-tested.

Posted by Anonymous on Apr. 18, 2012 at 5:50 PM

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newmommy52012

on Apr. 18, 2012 at 5:52 PM

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I'm on it & I agree 100%

by Anonymous 1 - Original Poster on Apr. 18, 2012 at 5:55 PM

ramonafrog

on Apr. 18, 2012 at 5:56 PM

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I agree. People have to drug test for many jobs. Why should we just hand people butt loads of money without making sure they aren't drug addicts?

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JDsWifey

Silver Member on Apr. 18, 2012 at 5:57 PM

I concur.

3JuJu3

Platinum Member on Apr. 18, 2012 at 5:57 PM

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They implemented that in Florida and it ended up costing the state over $45,000. Most of the people came back clean (and the few who were "dirty" was because of pot), which means the $30 they charged was refunded costing the state money. If the public is willing to put more money into the welfare system then drug testing for welfare recipients is a go!

http://www.alternet.org/newsandviews/article/906170/florida_data_shows_welfare_drug_tests_cost_more_taxpayer_money%2C_not_less/