Not sure what guildlines are, is that a WOW term? Anyw way I was just using it as an example. Who cares if they drug test kids getting student loans, some guy on uc or even some retiree on SS that decides they want to toke up, it doesn't affect me. But the winds change now they're going after cigarette smokers, you smoke you're going to lose your job. Next it's obese people, if you have high cholesterol we are taking your ss.
The example was a company not hiring smokers...which I would not have an issue with...and I am a smoker. Private companies should be able to set their hiring guidelines.
Honestly you're a jackass but anyway. Who cares if the govt steps on your rights and illegally drug tests someone, doesn't affect me who cares. Might as well test for alcohol and tobacco too. If they can afford to smoke cigarettes and drink alcohol they don't need welfare either. We should probably do checks to make sure they don't have cable tv and internet access, if they can afford those too, they sure as hell don't need welfare. So what is the criteria for getting tested, get welfare? Not quite racial profiling, maybe class profiling. Besides it's a waste of time and money. But hey it makes you feel superior.
I don't think people who choose not to work should be entitled to the same quality of life that I have.
I agree.
RIght, and drinking and smoking should not be a quality of life for someone who can't afford to take care of themselves.
But, we don't stop them from smoking or drinking.
The government isn't forcing anyone to be drug tested. It's just a hoop to jump through in order to get free benefits. I don't see anything wrong with it.
Sorry I thought threads on a message boards were for discussing view points. My mistake, that's why I don't post much, I suck at message boards.
You do if you don't give them money. If they can somehow find a way to continue to feed their habits while not working and not being given money from the government, be my guest.
huh?
You are comparing illegal things to illegal things. Does not compute.
Funny thing is they do try and limit this. That's why you can't use food stamps to purchase such things.
No but the argument is that if they can afford drugs they don't need to be on welfare. Same with cigarettes and alcohol.
They aren't? If you don't want to be drug tested you don't have to be. You just won't be given free stuff from the government.
I'm not sure but I don't think they give out food stamps anymore, isn't everything put on a debit card?
I actually agree with that, but that wasn't the original discussion. Maybe they should branch off into cigs and alcohol. I've suggested that before when this has been debated. If you can't afford to feed yourself why should I pay for your booze?
Yes, but the card will be denied if they try to buy anything not on the food list.
