On Monday, Gov. Nathan Deal signed legislation to require some people applying for for welfare in Georgia to pass a drug test before receiving the benefits.
Bill Details: "Under the bill, anyone who tests positive for drug use could not apply for welfare for one month and until they test clean. A third violation could prevent someone from applying for benefits for a year. They would also have to pass another drug test before reapplying," (My Fox Atlanta)
While I can understand they are trying to prevent anyone from using the system, I feel this could be problematic in that this will give welfare officials the right to target certain. The article did not go into parameters in how they would know if someone uses drugs. I am unsure of the welfare process, so do they background check you?
And I understand there are people who abuse the welfare system, but is it really that bad? Or is this just a preventative measure? I don't have enough information to decide, but if someone in the blog world knows more about this, please let me know.
Also, how much will drug testing cost? And where will the money come from? Will taxpayers pay the bill? I mean our money already goes to welfare recipients anyway? And I am okay with that, there are people out there who are in need. I just need more information.
So let me know your thoughts on this issue.
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