In her post Drug induced hazes on the American Dime…, Maureen argues for drug screenings as a prerequisite for receiving federal aid such as unemployment benefits and food stamps. Her contentions include not using tax payers' money to help people self-medicate and distributing those benefits to people who will use it to stand back up.
I agree with her position on this issue -- I do not see anything wrong with implementing this screening process. It seems fair to both tax payers and other individuals in need of assistance. As Maureen stated, these programs are meant to be temporary solutions while individuals find a way to support themselves once again. This all being said, I do not think drugs are bad. They are, however, a luxury item. Social welfare programs are not meant to fund individuals so that they may purchase nice purses or drugs. That is not where my "hard earned money" is supposed to go to. Instead, it is meant to help someone survive. Drug testing is warranted.
The monthly assistance Maureen states Florida grants, $250, is really not a lot of money. For someone who truly needs that money to get back on their feet, there is no elbow room.
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