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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT
First off, AMEN! Drug test or no welfare check!!! This does not include the needy...those who are in need should get it. This is the way the government would want the program to run, but people find ways at getting around this....hence 2nd and 3rd generation welfare. It's a problem...a real problem...and like our member from Detroit, I see it all too often as well. For those that don't think it's a problem, OPEN YOUR EYES.
We are not saying that everyone sits on their rears. You are right. Many, many people do need the help. And, I'm all for helping them. But, living the rest of one's natural life on welfare isn't the answer...and the main point of the thread is that welfare recipients who are drug abusers do NOT deserve government assistance. Shoot...might as well call the government drug suppliers if they are funding the persons habit.
Exactly.
IMHO, something really needs to be done. I see it all too often too...and it's bad!
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I understand where your coming from...and I understand why you can't understand where Im coming from. And thats understandable...lol Like I said I agree that there needs to be something done with those who abuse the system. That proposed method to me means that It would have to be assumed that all welfare recipients are drug abusers and you need to prove that your not to get assistance....If thats the case based on my life experience most police officers are crooked. So how about we have mini cameras, and recorders on police at all times to be reviewed daily, to ensure their performing their jobs properly? (Tag this isn't a jab at you...I'm just trying to explain my reasoning in a way it relates to you better
) essentially your punishing those who are doing the right thing as well as those who are in the wrong.
And on your point with education, low income areas dont have the same assets at their disposal as those areas that have higher income. I know first hand! There was a study on the news here and the said that "a person from chicago who graduates from high school in a low income area in chicago in the top 10% of his or her class and wants to become a doctor, on average will take 4 years longer because of the education gap." I personally worked 2 full time jobs in high school and pretty much was never there because I was at work. Luckilly I was blessed with some smarts, and Ive never failed any classes. But what about those who are in my situation what weren't as intelligent naturally? (not boasting at all, just being truthful)
What you see, or know of low income/welfare people isn't nearly the entire picture