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Originally Posted by n0nsensical
Ok, so how about we make membership in a Christian church a requirement for welfare too? I guess that's not a clear violation of the First Amendment because you don't HAVE to take the benefits...
IANAL but I don't believe the government can make services contingent on something that would clearly be a constitutional violation imposed on the general public. Something about equal protection of the laws, I know that pesky 14th amendment isn't everyone's favorite...
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As long as you treat all citizens the same when applying for benefits the 14th amendment isn't an issue. It would clearly be a violation of the US Constitution to require that all citizens take a driving test. But no one is required to complete such a test. You need only do so if you want the privilege of driving. Getting assistance and cash from the government is a privilege, not a right guarantied by the 14th or any other portion of the US Constitution.