George Rebane

That is indeed the question.  A reader from the northwest reminded me of the following little essay which brings it all into focus.  The argument is succinctly made for a new government program that would apply to all people from the homeless to the honorables.  Normally I am not in favor of most government programs old or new.  But this is one I have personally participated in and would like to see expanded.

I have a job. I work, they pay me. I pay my taxes and the government distributes my taxes as it sees fit.   In order to get that paycheck, in my case, I am required to pass a random urine test (with which I have no problem).  What I do have a problem with is the distribution of my taxes to people who don’t have to pass a urine test.

So, here is my question: Shouldn’t one have to pass a urine test to get a welfare check because I have to pass one to earn it for them?   Please understand, I have no problem with helping people get back on their feet.  I do, on the other hand, have a problem with helping someone sitting on their BUTT – doing drugs while I work.

Can you imagine how much money each state would save if people had to pass a urine test to get a public assistance check?   I guess we could call the program “URINE OR YOU’RE OUT”!   And just an added thought, all politicians should have to pass a urine test too!