Quote Originally Posted by Breukelen advocaat
One thing that nobody mentions is putting all people on welfare to work. This has been done before, even in NYC. They can clean streets and parks, and do a lot of other jobs - not necessarily menail ones. Having a narcotics habit does not necessariy make one incapable of doing anything - the amount of great musicians who were/are addicted is proof of that. There are addicts in other fields as well, who can function.
Quote Originally Posted by 40oz
For one I don't think they should have a right to fire someone anyway just because they are addicted to something. As long as they can still do their job of course.

Pulling welfare funding from someone with a drug problem won't solve anything, it will just make things worse for the addict as well as society who has to deal with that desperate person in the streets.



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?

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.
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