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Posted over 4 years ago

 

I got this in an email today................I think its a great idea.  If people have a legal rx from the md........no problem.  Look at it by not having the public be enablers! 

 

THE JOB - URINE TEST
(Whoever wrote this one deserves a HUGE pat on the back!)
I HAVE TO PASS A URINE TEST FOR MY JOB ... SO I 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 sitting on their BUTT, doing drugs, while I work. . . .Can you imagine how much money the state would save if people had to pass a urine test to get a public assistance check? Pass this along if you agree or simply delete if you don't. Hope you all will pass it along, though . . . Something has to change in this country -- and soon!!!!!
 


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Angie

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Rate This | Posted over 4 years ago

 

i really dont see no problem with it, i understand things dont always go as planned in life and you need a lil boost, but i dont understand parents buying drugs with the benefits they receive, i think it should be random testing send them a letter stating that they need to come in to talk about their benefits, then test them that way, their probably be more people doing what  is needed with the money.........

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Rate This | Posted over 4 years ago

 

armygirl...........brilliant, random would be better...........If a person knows they have a drug screen, they could do something that could alter the results.  I've heard that people buy stuff on the internet so they can pass a drug screen, not sure, but have heard it.


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Rate This | Posted over 4 years ago

 

You can actually buy urine to use at a drug screen.  These "samples" come with warmers, or instructions on how to warm them in the microwave.  Dropping benefits for someone who failed a drug screen would probably free up lots of money for families in true need.


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