Quote Originally Posted by 40oz
Personal responsibility is good and everything, but people are stupid and they will make stupid desicions. This whole attitude of us vs them isn't healthy. I know some people do take advantage of the welfare system, but honestly what can you expect? Some people will take advantage of any kinda of help they are given. Does that mean we should stop helping everyone?
Yup, that's exactly what I would like to see. I don't agree with the welfare system. I disagree on every level with FDR's "New Deal."

What if someone has kids but because they also have an illegal drug in their system they can't get food for them? Drug testing for welfare is too black and white. It makes a distinction between what kind of irresponsible behavoir is ok, and what kind isn't. If something like this passes, then all the drunks and winos will be alloud on welfare but a hard worker who is struggleing to get by who might like to enjoy a joint now and then will be shit out of luck.
Seeing as their drug addiction is the result of their being unable to afford food for their kids, the state should take them away. People on welfare should not be having kids anyway.

And no they won't, someone who likes weed can quit until they find a new job. Boohoo, they won't be able to get high for a few months. Life is just terrible... I'm sorry, but when you accept federal money you are also accepting more federal control in your lives. That's how it works.