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Originally Posted by Honeykiss1974
I think for me, the issue is just because these people are poor and using public assistance, doesn't mean that we can treat them as second class citizens. Today is drug testing, tomorrow it may be birth control (and probably just a requirement for women only), and who knows - even random searches of their homes.
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But don't we put restrictions on other people seeking public assistance? For instance, if you're applying for federal student loans, they can look into your criminal history.
I don't think it's treating these people as "second class citizens," as much as it's ensuring that the money is going to the right places.
Just throwing it out there, but maybe if they do test positive for drugs, future benefits are conditioned upon completion of a recovery program?