A question was posed today – “Should people collecting unemployment be subject to a drug test”
The overwhelming consensus was “YES“.
New Dept of Labor sign to collect unemployment
What say you on the matter? Should there be a new law requiring a drug test to collect unemployment?
Unemployed and on drug but at least this guy is honest!
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Question – “Should people collecting unemployment be subject to drug test?”
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Cyndi Yes
11 hours ago ·
Tonia Bring it on! Sure.
11 hours ago ·
Diane Yes!
10 hours ago ·
Patti YES!!!
10 hours ago ·
Tina Is it likely they will cause an on the job accident? I don’t think anyone should be drug tested. It is an invasion of privacy…unless there is suspicion of them using on the job AND are involved in an accident…excluding artist or such. It is to be expected that you might get slapped with a paint brush or something.
10 hours ago ·
Jennifer Anyone feeding from the public trough should be held up to pubic scrutiny.
10 hours ago ·
Jennifer A local business owner was telling me recently that they hired a guy who started Monday. He went home, and mentioned to his building manager that he had a job. Since he was in HUD subsidized housing, the building manager informed that he was obligated to raise his rent by $200 a month because he was working. That fucker called the next day and quit. WHERE IS THE OVERSIGHT AND CRIMINALIZATION?!
10 hours ago ·
Jennifer (sorry about the “f” word. I can’t think of anything else to call him)
10 hours ago ·
Sherry ABSOLUTELY!!!!
9 hours ago ·
Malissa Without a doubt!! You’d be AMAZED at the number of women who are on Medicaid/Unemployment come in to deliver their baby and pop positive on drug tests. Infuriating to say the least…
9 hours ago ·
Louann -Which is it? Do conservatives want LESS government intrusion or MORE? Or does it depend what race, class, or gender you are?
8 hours ago ·
Louann -Don’t tread on me, do tread on those “other” guys!
8 hours ago ·
Toby seems if you had to take a drug test FOR a job, why not for a a free check?
8 hours ago ·
Jennifer We want the right kind of government. What exactly does race, class and gender have to do with coming by your money honestly? For that matter, what does race, class and gender have to do with ripping us off? Using drugs is illegal. ILLEGAL. Why shouldn’t the government require that the people on their dole not be involved in criminal activity?
8 hours ago ·
Louann What exactly is the “right” kind of government? Who is ripping you off? Are people on the government “dole” just lazy asses who don’t want to work?
8 hours ago ·
Louann And what does “coming by your money honestly” entail?
8 hours ago ·
Jonathan It’s their money (assuming they’re not working illegally) that was deducted from each and every paycheck they received, so they should get it back no matter what the reason is for their unemployment (involuntary or not) and without regard to Draconian laws in place at the time.
7 hours ago ·
Earl How did this go from drug test to race gender blah blah….? Weird
7 hours ago ·
Jennifer , employers pay unemployment taxes, not employees. Look it up. Wait, I’ll do it for you:
” The Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA), with state unemployment systems, provides for payments of unemployment compensation to workers who have lost their jobs. Most employers pay both a Federal and a state unemployment tax.” – http://www.irs….
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7 hours ago ·
Toby Sounds like our congress…
7 hours ago ·
Earl Tactic – if you don’t like the question ask another question doesn’t work here. If you can’t answer then…. Don’t. Stay on topic
7 hours ago ·
Jennifer sorry.
7 hours ago ·
Earl I think only one person tried to hijack the thread. No problem. Good info on tax.
7 hours ago ·
Louann You are exactly right. The employer pays unemployment tax. And the employee can only collect unemployment if they have lost a job through no fault of their own. So I still don’t see how they are coming by their money “dishonestly”. The unemployment tax protects both the employer and the employee. The more people an employer has on …
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7 hours ago ·
Earl Here’s a solution… Just don’t pay unemployment then there would be no druggie test… Just a thought
7 hours ago ·
Jennifer Unfortunately not everybody comes by unemployment compensation honestly. Both my husband’s company and my brother’s company have been screwed by the unemployment commission ruling on the side of a crappy employee that got fired for poor job performance, and costing the companies money. Apparently you can collect even when your job loss is very …
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7 hours ago ·
Louann If you are referring to me Earl, I asked a legitimate question ON your topic. I hardly call that attempting to “hijack” the thread, but whatever. Take your own advice.
7 hours ago ·
Jennifer Earl, I like it. It seems that I have fallen for the entitlement culture. It didn’t even occur to me to eliminate the entitlement all together, just that it should be better regulated. Shame on me!
7 hours ago ·
Earl Let me rephrase – Should people collecting unemployment be subject to a drug test.
This question does not discriminate against race, sex or national origin.
7 hours ago ·
Earl Point made! Line em up and give a cup!
6 hours ago ·
Louann Jennifer…that is unfortunate. There will always be people who will do what they can to take advantage of the system. But by and large, people who are collecting unemployment arrived at that place in their lives through cut backs, layoffs, etc.
It’s a touchy subject around here. I live in a small town where for many, many years there was …
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6 hours ago ·
Jennifer Okay so now I’m on my soap box.
What caused the layoff’s, cutbacks, etc.? Mostly an unfriendly business atmosphere the government is handing American business. Tax, tax, tax, regulate, regulate, regulate. Enter the labor unions and domestic manufacturing is being priced right out of the marketplace. Companies are leaving the country in droves …
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6 hours ago ·
Louann Those drug tests are going to cost even MORE money. I thought the idea was to get government OUT of our pockets.
6 hours ago ·
Jennifer Not if people are getting kicked out of the programs for using, they won’t. Well worth the investment. Only about 4% of our population is unemployable, and there are other programs for them.
6 hours ago ·
Louann That won’t happen. We don’t even jail drug offenders who are arrested, we give them treatment. Same thing here. They would be referred to treatment paid by guess who…
6 hours ago ·
Tina Legalize the drugs including the most dangerous of which is already perfectly legal (alcohol). Then you have no valid question. But then the whole curtain falls, doesn’t it?
Billions saved in prison systems, officers, useless drug campaigns, and in many cases, rehabilitation that many would not attend if they didn’t get in debt or trouble with …
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3 hours ago ·
Tina And Jennifer, It is okay for retired poor people to collect if they use drugs? They are still drawing gov’t dollars. It doesn’t seem to show a continuity in values for everyone. And since we are legislating values…..
3 hours ago ·
Charla you are like our president, congress and the whole administration and refuse to see that the (majority) of the people are very angry. Things are being crammed down our throats and we are no longer gonna be silent … big government, overwhelming taxes, healthcare takeover, stimulus,tarp and everything else is not what the majority want and we …
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3 hours ago ·
Charla sorry earl for getting off point but when people start taking personal shots i can’t help it:-(
3 hours ago ·
Earl All of a sudden “European” economics takes on a new meaning.
3 hours ago ·
Earl “your a pee’in” economics
3 hours ago ·
Louann LMAO…there’s your entitlement! Take back “our” country. Tax rates are lower than they have been since 1950, so throw that argument out the window. Healthcare hasn’t been taken over, guess what, my 23 year old graduates from college this Saturday and thanks to healthcare reform, she can now stay on our insurance until she finds a job.
You …
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3 hours ago ·
Tina I never said I wanted what they want. I want them to get out of my pocket and my bedroom period. I don’t want them poking their noses in our state’s rights and using money as leverage. I love business and hate government in any way shape of form that is not needed for the sole purpose of things that a man cannot do for himself.
I couldn’t care …
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3 hours ago ·
Louann Again…WHAT personal attack?
3 hours ago ·
Tina And I promise you that if anything I said came across as a personal shot, it was not. I adore everyone, but I also have an opinion.
3 hours ago ·
Earl Guess What? I’m wearing a shirt with an American Flag.
ooopps wrong thread 
2 hours ago ·
David Louann needs a beer and a boyfriend.
Of course ANYONE on welfare or receiving unemployment for ANY reason should be required to pass periodic (every 90 days) drug screening. If they don’t have enough money to pay their bills, where are they getting the $$$ to buy the drugs?
Personal responsibility is something the left fears because they don’t embrace and can’t comprehend it. Its OUR job to take care of them?…
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2 hours ago ·
Sherry Louann I think the question was “Should people collecting unemployment be subject to a drug test?” If you think that everyone on unemployment got there because of layoffs, factory closings, cutbacks, etc. you are kidding yourself. There are people who have made a lifelong “career” of collecting unemployment and they are the reason drug tests …
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2 hours ago ·
Louann …and I’M the personal attacker?
Go ahead and attack me all you want. I could care less. But leave my child out of this. What a low life you are to even say something like that. Can you people not engage in a civil discussion? No, I suppose not. You all think you are ENTITLED to take back your country. That’s your problem. Everyone else…
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2 hours ago ·
Sherry So, are you or your husband unemployed and taking drugs??? It must be one of you or you wouldn’t be taking this so seriously!!!!
2 hours ago ·
Sherry By the way, a 23 yr old is not a child and you are the one who mentioned her in the first place!!!!
2 hours ago ·
Tina So one has to be black or female to have an opinion on their rights as humans?
2 hours ago ·
David Wow. Louann, did you read the question? And if you did, where is the logic in paying money to someone who is using it to buy drugs?
Are you saying that the people who were laid off by Russell because labor in China, Taiwan, and South America is cheaper should be provided with money AND drugs?
Has it occurred to you yet that the reason the labor in China, Taiwan, India, South America and almost everywhere else in the world is cheaper is because we pay our labor more than it is worth?…
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2 hours ago ·
Sherry AMEN David!!!!
2 hours ago ·
Louann Honey, I’m not taking this so seriously. Obviously I have gotten under your skin today, because you seem to be about to blow your top. Calm down. I have an opinion that’s all.
I don’t care if she is 103, she is still MY child. Just because I mention her in relation to this discussion does not give you the right to attack her.
2 hours ago ·
Sherry Well, which one of you is unemployed and on drugs Luann?
2 hours ago ·
Sherry By the way, I feel for anyone who was laid off but, I still think they should be drug tested if they receive unemployment and I think that was the question in the first place!
2 hours ago ·
Louann Moseley Yes David, I DID read the question. So far, nobody has provided a logical explanation to what I had to say about it. I will repeat.
Drug tests cost money. WHO is going to pay for that? Do you really think that IF we started drug testing that one positive drug test would automatically get someone kicked off. NO. They would be provided with …
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about an hour ago ·
Sherry David W–can you believe this b****????? LMAO
about an hour ago ·
Earl I think by a overwhelming majority people agree that people collecting unemployment SHOULD take a drug test… Wait for tomorrows question!!!
8 minutes ago ·
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If you don’t regulate yourself, you will be regulated.
I currently collect unemployment and I agree that you should be drug tested at least once. I had to take drug tests for every job Ive had and feel this should be no different
Why should they be subject to a drug test? They have ‘earned’ their unemployment checks unlike those on welfare who are not subject to any drug testing ..for doing nothing!
As an old railroader and retired military, I don’t like compulsory drug testing. There should be a valid reason and not just because someone is unlucky enough to be unemployed. Along that line a drug test should not ne administered by anyone unwilling to have those tests performed on them.
Funny how some assume people pay into unemployment – at least in my state the employer pays 100% as well as into workers compensation fund employee cost is nothing, so yes I think they need to pass a drug test to get unemployment. Same as I agree they need random testing to get food stamps or social services.
I feel like if I have to pass a drug test to begin employment and earn money, then someone unemployed should have to pass a drug test in order to start their benefits. I believe the same thing should be applied for welfare beneficiaries too. If we must have an entitlement program, we should give the benefits to those willing to abide by rules and who deserve it.
No.
depends on the situation and the drug
hell ya and so should the senate and congress
good point!
what drugs do I need to take?can we substitute?are there bonuses for multiples?
I don’t necessarily think someone that got laid off should have to take a drug screen to collect unemployment. I DO believe that someone receiving a welfare check, food stamps, and government housing should have to pass a drug test. I have to pass one to have a job to pay for those benefits they receive. They should have to pass one to receive them. It has nothing to do with race. I feel the same way about the this issue if the welfare recipient is white, black, asian, hispanic, or whatever.
As a sociologist/Social Worker I thought this would be a good idea for those receiving TANF or AFDC (welfare) payments monthly. At least we could identify those who may have an addiction and refer them to a program for help.In Indiana we have Access to Recovery (ATR) operated by a state grant. People could be referred to ATR for counseling and treatment. It makes good sense to me.
I work at the unemployment office… YES!!!! Anyone who recieves government help i.e. welfare, extentions of unemployment should have to take a drug test!
read the Constitution
to do this is ILLEGAL!
Just because you want to do something, does not make it right.
This is why the Constitution was writen, to protect people from the mob mentality and fickleness of the Country.
STOP BEING SHEEP
Considering every legit employer requires a drug screen then I completely agree with drug testing to collect a government assistance check of any sort. I also believe that you should be required to perform a “said” amount of community service, obviously the amount is undetermined and based soley on your ability to perform the tasks. I also believe that if you are collecting government assistance for children then you should have to get a MONTHLY birth control shot so you are not continuing to receive a raise with every child you produce while on assistance. Yes all this would be a substantial cost up front but the return on investment would be even greater in cost savings down the road.
Hey guys, we have to take a drug screen to get a job, we have to take random screenings to keep our jobs and if we get laid of and are fortunate to get to go back to work the cycle starts all over. So, if people are taking money from the government ie, unemployment recipients, senators, congressmen, welfare recipients so on and so forth why should they receive any special treatment. Give them a cup!
I’m with Cliff… drugtest the legislators too. We already have a Capitol full of above-the-law hypocrites, and you have to start somewhere. : )
absolutely. my nephews mom is “tricking” the system and I wouldnt doubt if she is on something every once in awhile…she gets plenty of child support, welfare/food stamps etc…. and just got herself pregnant again by someone other than someone I know….and its just crazy and irresponsible.
YES, and there should be required to stay way from cigarette, lotto tickets and boooze. Unemploment is to help the family survive NOT keep a persons “fix” going.
Thank you. If we have to pass a drug test in order to work to pay social security, these lazy fks should have to pass a test in order to take it.
Why the heck not! But that goes for welfare recipients and gold card for medical use users, too.
the Mexican drug cartels are hiring, no drug test and they give you a gun.
a fun and exciting career.
make it impossible for people to get a job (with testing) they will turn to crime.
want more criminals?