Urine Test

[Teresa Heilevang]

I got this from a friend of mine...
It isn't a gun issue, , but I still had to pass it on..
I'm self employed, so I don't have to do this.. but I still agree 100%.

"Like a lot of folks in this state I have a job. I work, they pay me. I pay
my taxes and the government distributes my taxes as it sees fit. In order
To get that paycheck, I am required to pass a random urine test, with which I
have no problem. 

What I do have a problem with is the distribution of my taxes to people who
don't have to pass a urine test.
 Shouldn't one have to pass a urine test to GET a welfare check because I have to pass one to earn it for them??
Please understand, I have no problem with helping people get back on their
feet. I do on the other hand have a problem with helping someone who is sitting on
their ass.
Could you imagine how much money the state would save if people
had to pass a urine test to get a public assistance check??!??!?

 Something has to change in this country and soon!!!!! "

[Marshal Halloway]

 I think a law should be passed that all Federal, State and Local legislators, all Governors and Mayors, and their subordinates, and the US President, VP, the President's cabinet and advisers, all the members of the President's administration, etc. must take and be required to pass mandatory random urine testing as well as passing a mandatory urine test prior to moving into any of the afore mentioned "Public Service" positions?

That law could only be passed by public referendum, because few in the above categories would pass or support that law.

That law might also "clean house" because many "Public Servants" would not want to be treated the same way as the public that they serve is treated.

[Crescendo]

I think a law should be passed that all Federal, State and Local legislators, all Governors and Mayors, and their subordinates, and the US President, VP, the President's cabinet and advisers, all the members of the President's administration, etc. must take and be required to pass mandatory random urine testing as well as passing a mandatory urine test prior to moving into any of the afore mentioned "Public Service" positions . . .?

I agree whole-heartedly.  However, when this does happen, we should all increase our investments in "D-Wipes", or any other product designed to remove lead from . . Oh, wait.  That's the wrong side

[texcaliber]

agree 100%....and that law would wipout most of the "Massholes" goverment. There wouldn't be a  Kennedy in sight. AHHHHH what a happy thought.
just saying man

[Dharmaeye]

Ron Paul seems to be the only one that is running for president who would agree.

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[Shawn S]

Could you imagine how much money the state would save if people
had to pass a urine test to get a public assistance check??!??!?

 Something has to change in this country and soon!!!!! "[/b]

I agree it is wrong for people on drugs to receive the assistance that many do. Though I have also read it that it is cheaper to give them the money and or assistance than to cut them off. The argument was that cutting them off would create a much larger and costlier demand on other public service agencies. They said statistics show crime would skyrocket, overcrowding of jails and prisons, extra law enforcement officers would be needed, prices on consumer goods would go up to cover the increase in shoplifting, and auto insurance would go up due to an increase of theft.

I don't know how true these examples are, but they sound at least somewhat valid. I would be in favor of cutting off assistance to drug users, and then figuring out better ways to deter crime.

[tombogan03884]

Urine tests violate the 4th and 5th amendments. How can we scream for our 2d amendment rights on one hand and violate these 2 on the other. People on various types of assistance either need some temporary help through a problem or they are leeches Wether they use drugs or not.

[Tim Burke]

No one has to take a urine test... and no one has to get a government check.
It's all voluntary.

[tombogan03884]

No one has to take a urine test... and no one has to get a government check.
It's all voluntary.

Then "parking lot gun bans are OK, you don't HAVE to work there. Quit being a hypocrite, you can't have it both ways.

[Outlaw]

Toms right! However, since it is here and I have to take them (work in transportation) Why the hell shouldn't they