The Roanoke Slant

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Florida Drug Testing Fairness Law

http://www.politifact.com/florida/promises/scott-o-meter/promise/600/require-drug-screening-for-welfare-recipients/
The final bill, HB 353, forces all people who receive welfare cash, called Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, to pass a test in order to be eligible for the funds. If prospective recipients fail a first test, they would lose benefits for one year. A second positive drug test makes them ineligible for three years. The new testing requirement would affect about 58,000 people.
The bill passed the House 78-38 on April 26 and passed the Senate 26-11on May 5.
"This bill is all about trying to break the cycle of drug dependency and using taxpayer dollars to buy illegal drugs," said Senate sponsor Steve Oelrich, R-Gainesville”
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For years many working people are subject to unannounced workplace drug testing. If they fail some get a chance at rehab most others are fired on-the-spot.
These workers who pay taxes some of which get diverted to paying welfare recipients have asked for drug testing FAIRNESS!
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If the folks paying the taxes must undergo drug testing, why not those who receive those tax dollars? Apparently Florida got the message and will start this program July 1st.
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Of course the liberals and ACLU will tie this up in court as long as possible, however, its way past due that the “Drug Testing Fairness Doctrine” becomes law in every state for all public assistance.
Why would the liberals oppose what is clearly fair and equitable and in the best interest of all?
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