WANT WELFARE? GET DRUG TESTED

Under the law, which takes effect on July 1, the Florida Department of Children and Family Services will be required to conduct drug tests on adults applying to the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. The aid recipients would be responsible for the cost of the screening, which they would recoup in their assistance if they qualify. Those who fail the required drug testing may designate another individual to receive the benefits on behalf of their children. This "weasel clause" may wind up being overused.

Florida Governor Rick Scott (photo) has made a lot of enemies in our state, which is to be expected when making tough choices. In our state the Pension system for public employees has run wild and needs some reorganization if it is to survive (like Medicare). He has lost favor if you can call it that when you were not endorsed in the first place by public worker unions prior to the election. Of course, the Liberal media and Kool-ade Drinking followers of Karl Marx on the LEFT side of the political spectrum that did not vote for him, never would have, and hate him because of his strong stand on this issue and others like it.

The LAW passed based on the LOGIC that "If you want to get a job, you have to take a drug test. Jobs provide your income. Welfare provides all your income if you are on it. Welfare is therefore the equivalent of a job. You need to pass a drug test to get your welfare pay. End of story." The law just took effect. I am sure there are lawyers all over the state willing to represent the downtrodden families with children who just can't do without their drugs and free money at the same time. Just ask yourself..."If parents are addicts, do you really think the money they get to provide for their kids actually goes to the kids, or does it go to their dealer? "