Welfare and Urine Tests
November 2, 2007 – 0:24 am
My Canadian buddy sent me this little pearl of wisdom. It was allegedly written by a construction worker. Even if it is just a made up rant, it sure makes a lot of sense to me! The comment goes as follows:
“I work, they pay me. I pay my taxes and the government distributes my taxes as it sees fit. In order to earn that pay cheque, I work on a rig site for a Fort Mac construction project, 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.
Shouldn’t one have to pass a urine test to get a welfare cheque 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 sit on their arse drinking beer and smoking dope. Could you imagine how much money the provinces would save if people had to pass a urine test to get a public assistance cheque?”
Interesting concept isn’t it? Feel free to click on the Comment link below and express your opinion.