Should Drug Testing Be Mandatory for Those Who Are on Welfare?

Question by jdukenumber1: should drug testing be mandatory for those who are on welfare?
i just read in states such as florida, oklahoma, louisiana and alabama that drug testing is mandatory for those on welfare. and i really don’t see the logic behind it. i find it degrading and quite ridiculous that because someone is of low income, the assumption is that it’s a high possibility they’re on drugs. and please don’t use the “my tax dollars are going to them so i should be sure that they’re using the money wisely” only one percent of federal taxes go to those in welfare so come up with another excuse. regardless if you use drugs or not, it’s an invasion of personal space. and let’s be real, the states mentioned have a high percentage of black people. you wouldn’t hear much of this law in a states such as colorado, idaho, or maine for example.
GRIM REAPER: that’s exactly what i’m talking about! you’re associating welfare recipients to drug users. why is that?

Best answer:

Answer by Grim Reaper
Of course. (although its just an opinion)

Why should the government give welfare to people who have lost their money and can’t afford things because of drugs?

Answer by Y Ddraig Goch
I think so. If people want to do drugs, that’s up to them. But they shouldn’t expect the government to help them unless they let the government control whether or not they can do drugs.

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