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Originally Posted by kate jack
Wow. I'm really astonished at how many people really do think that those on welfare are manipultive low-lifes.
I think we should create a whole new thread to question where these prejudices come from.
Instead of basing opinions on emotional reactions to anecdotal situations, it would be really great if people looked at the fundamental reasons why we have people on welfare.
Hmmm...maybe our entire economic system?
This is why I'm appalled at people's quick reactions to say we should drug test all welfare recipients. Have you ever thought there may be a systemic problem causing so many people to be out of work?
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I think we should look at the entire situation. I just see no reason why substance abuse shouldn't be included in the assessment.
I don't think people on food stamps, welfare... whatever are in general low life's. I have no doubt some are, just as I feel some are not. My position is if you need help from the tax payers it's the tax payer's right to know exactly what the issues might be. No sense throwing good money for bad. If substance abuse is an issue I'm all for helping that person resolve that issue. I'm not interested in tax dollars going to support a never ending problem.
Hand up, not hand out.