Bill would require drug tests for jobless benefits

[The Straight Story]

AUSTIN, Texas — State lawmakers are considering legislation that would require unemployed Texans to pass a drug test before collecting jobless benefits.

The proposal from Republican Rep. Ken Legler of suburban Houston would deny unemployment dollars to those who fail a drug test.

He said allowing drug-users to collect benefits is stealing from hard-working people who aren't on drugs.

Texas business owners testifying before a House committee Thursday said they already require pre-employment drug tests for applicants. They said the tests boost confidence that prospective workers are drug-free.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/tx/7489569.html

[GoneOffShore]

1. The poor must be deserving!

Can't have gin soaked people getting charity!

[WhiteTara]

2. I wonder if this guy could pass a drug test

usually the louder they scream, the more they are guilty of the crime they are screaming about.

[n2doc]

3. yep. Never going to see a "random drug tests for elected officials" bill

Nor a "breathalyzer" test before voting on bills. But I'll bet those would be much more popular than this crap. Even with the righties.

[WhiteTara]

4. Oh my! I agree! They are most likely voting

while drunk!!! Fuck! That says a lot to me. I think we should have a Citizens Referendum to install breathalyzers at the door of the Congressional Chambers!

[NightWatcher]

5. wow, at least the repukes are organized

In Florida, Rick Scott’s new gift to Solantic: drug testing state employees
http://blog.reidreport.com/2011/03/rick-scotts-new-gift-to-solantic-drug-testing-state-employees/
How cool would it be to make 180,000 people take a drug test if you ( or your wife) owned part of a drug testing center

http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/400638/jeremy-cox/2011-03-22/does-wifes-stake-solantic-pose-conflict-interest-rick

[WingDinger]

6. There are going to be desperate people doing REALLY DESPERATE THINGS SOON.

[Horse with no Name]

7. Yep.

These folks are playing with fire and don't even know it.

[OneTenthofOnePercent]

8. I've got no problem with drug screening before providing any sort of liquidable govt aid...

What I don' like is that they're expected to pay for the test themselves. Why expect poor people (who have no money) to pay for society's lack of trust? The money saved from witholding aid from people who failed should easily surpass the cost of the tests.

[leeroysphitz]

9. Stingy greedy unchristian selfish, self-righteous, sanctimonious, judgmental, ignorant, childish,

simple-minded republican piece of shit.