5 U.S. states have passed laws requiring welfare recipients to be tested for drugs. Canada does not currently test welfare recipients for drugs. Proponents argue that testing will prevent public funds from being used to subsidize drugs habits and help get treatment for those that are addicted to drugs. Opponents argue that it is a waste of money since the tests will cost more money than they save.
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@9RZPX678mos8MO
a poor welfare recipient shouldnt be scanned for legalized/decriminalized drugs, government employees including parliamentarians should be tested and given the death penalty if voting for drug policy
@9F5KMPV2yrs2Y
No welfare users being drug users is a harmful stereotype. Welfare shouldn't involve drug testing.and be easier to get on.
@9DQSF442yrs2Y
No, only test if it is a requirement of a court.
@8VW89C9New Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, test for drugs but allow them to be reconsidered for welfare if they remain clean for a full year and a half. They should also be offered treatment and non monetary assistance to help them recover and stay healthy.
@8VTLB8V4yrs4Y
Yes but only if they have a history of drug abuse and if they test positive temporarily terminate benefits until they provide proof they are clean out are enrolled in a program
@8VRLFZV4yrs4Y
Yes, if testing positive for drug use, it decreases the amount they would qualify for
@8VH22SV4yrs4Y
Should politicians be tested for drugs?
@8VGSTXS4yrs4Y
No, end welfare programs and replace them with UBI
@8RFBT3V4yrs4Y
yes, give treatment to those who test positive depending on their situation (medical purposes).
@8QTFFYF4yrs4Y
Yes, test anyone who receives this money (including employees and politicians) but offer resources to those who test positive.
@8QK4D4FConservative4yrs4Y
Yes, provide treatment and in they test positive again then terminate their benefits
@8DYSL8H5yrs5Y
Yes, and they should get treatment but they should not get welfare if they test positive again.
@8CKQJM3Conservative5yrs5Y
Yes, if under suspicion.
@9C8YBHH2yrs2Y
No, unless they have a criminal history related to drug abuse; if testing positive, then providing treatment, either by psychologists or rehab or etc
@99MR6J32yrs2Y
No, only if they have connections to someone who is suspected of drug use and/or dealing with prohibited materials, a previous history of drug use specifically related to banned substances, or another reason that can beyond any reasonable doubt suspect them of using a banned material.
Abolish welfare and adopt a form of Universal Basic Income (UBI)
@8QNSDKC4yrs4Y
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