Should social welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
5 U.S. states have passed laws requiring welfare recipients to be tested for drugs. Ireland does not currently test welfare recipients for drugs. Proponents argue that testing will prevent public funds from being used to subsidize drugs habits and help get treatment for those that are addicted to drugs. Opponents argue that it is a waste of money since the tests will cost more money than they save.
@9LD9N4KIndependent2wks2W
Kind of! For long term benift recipients. Everyone should be given a year of benefits depending on the amount of years ant tax payed.
@9HM7ZJW4mos4MO
Testing needs to be done before getting social welfare benefits. If a person got a positive results then they should get treatment of 6 or 12 month period then they will be allowed to get social welfare benefits. Once that person qualified, government should do a random drug testing for 12 month period. then prepare them to get a job in ireland for 5 years. Also, all government employees and politicians needs to be tested for drugs, and other.
@98M8BPF1yr1Y
We need to reform this sector because its the case of medical treatment not for those who are using drugs on a recreational basis
@94739L62yrs2Y
No, this would unfairly vilify the poor
@8XFLST72yrs2Y
Yes, but provide treatment for those who want the help but reduce the benefits who doesn't want help
@8TXD39XIndependent3yrs3Y
No, should all receipts be tested for drugs.
@8DQ9ZDZ4yrs4Y
No, drugs should be decriminalized
@8C5RDBV4yrs4Y
No, only if they have a violent drug related criminal record or have engaged in the illegal trafficking and/or distribution of drugs.
@8SQMNL83yrs3Y
Yes, however if they test positive for marijuana there should be Jo negative repercussions
@8S27VRW3yrs3Y
no and provide treatment for those testing positive
@8RRCGFK3yrs3Y
No, but if they are arrested in possession of, or selling drugs, their benefits should be cut. Repeat offenders should have their benefits terminated.
@4SNPK4B2yrs2Y
No, there should be no restrictions on welfare at all
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