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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 07:42 AM Original message |
Poll question: Drug testing for welfare recipients. |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 07:45 AM Response to Original message |
1. They don't need to be tested it they don't want benefits. |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 07:47 AM Response to Reply #1 |
2. So...submit to testing or die in the streets? nt |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 07:51 AM Response to Reply #2 |
5. They also have to submit other pieces of information to qualify. |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:29 AM Response to Reply #5 |
30. Blood and urine are not "pieces of information" required to process paperwork. n/t |
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RedCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 10:36 AM Response to Reply #30 |
115. How will the nation's biggest corporate person/ welfare recipient pass the pee test? |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:49 PM Response to Reply #5 |
144. I've never had to give a urine sample to cash a check, you seem to be saying you have. |
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blueamy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 11:28 PM Response to Reply #144 |
155. My paycheck is direct deposited. |
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hobbit709 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 07:50 AM Response to Reply #1 |
4. Why should they be tested? |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 07:53 AM Response to Reply #4 |
7. I don't care either way but I acknowledge that there are conditions which must be met to qualify. |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 07:57 AM Response to Reply #7 |
11. So you think its a good thing to add another "rule"? |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:09 AM Response to Reply #11 |
15. If society chooses not to aid those who use illegal drugs so be it. |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:18 AM Response to Reply #15 |
22. "Society" being......? |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:46 AM Response to Reply #22 |
46. Well then let them vote the politicians out. |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:47 AM Response to Reply #46 |
47. That's why I posted this. Hey, I'm not Gallup! nt |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:03 AM Response to Reply #47 |
58. I was googling and I didn't find any polls. |
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EstimatedProphet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 11:28 AM Original message |
By that standard, anything that happens is OK with you |
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blueamy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 11:34 PM Response to Original message |
156. Oh come on! |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 07:58 AM Response to Reply #7 |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:13 AM Response to Reply #12 |
19. It isn't unconstitutional or illegal to drug test people. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:16 AM Response to Reply #19 |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:28 AM Response to Reply #21 |
27. Eh boy. Right wing whatever. |
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hobbit709 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:31 AM Response to Reply #27 |
35. Who appointed you head of the Morality Police? |
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pintobean (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:35 AM Response to Reply #35 |
37. I did |
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Fuddnik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:36 AM Response to Reply #37 |
92. Then you need to be tested immediately. |
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pintobean (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:42 AM Response to Reply #92 |
97. I get tested several times a year |
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devilgrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:31 PM Response to Reply #97 |
141. Why do you need to be tested? Do you f*** up a lot. Several times a year? That's a lot of $$$$ |
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pintobean (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 10:39 PM Response to Reply #141 |
151. We have a consortium for the construction industry |
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Sirveri (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 01:40 AM Response to Reply #151 |
163. When I joined the Navy I had to piss four times in two days. |
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pintobean (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 07:08 AM Response to Reply #163 |
164. Lol. Been there |
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GKirk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:36 AM Response to Reply #35 |
39. Uncalled for |
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hobbit709 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:37 AM Response to Reply #39 |
40. when you take a moralistic approach |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:38 AM Response to Reply #35 |
42. Never used an illegal drug ever. |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:41 AM Response to Reply #42 |
43. What about legal drugs? |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:59 AM Response to Reply #43 |
56. If you want to talk morality I would hope welfare is a two way street. |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:05 AM Response to Reply #56 |
59. "All this stuff about dignity for people on welfare" |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:15 AM Response to Reply #59 |
71. That is what I meant...being on welfare and bettering your life can bring dignity. |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:18 AM Response to Reply #71 |
74. I don't see how using legal drugs is any different. nt |
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GKirk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:30 AM Response to Reply #74 |
83. Are you making the arguement |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:31 AM Response to Reply #74 |
85. Not much dignity in drunkenness either. |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:37 AM Response to Reply #85 |
93. More than just embarrassing if a random drug test... |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:46 AM Response to Reply #93 |
99. I ended it because I was afraid to have kids with someone who could be arrested for a DUI |
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hobbit709 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:08 AM Response to Reply #56 |
63. "Destroy their lives" |
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GKirk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:12 AM Response to Reply #63 |
69. Can't you see that... |
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hobbit709 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:16 AM Response to Reply #69 |
72. It is still their choice. I believe in "Let he who is without sin..." |
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GKirk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:55 AM Response to Reply #72 |
102. You and the Republicans |
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hobbit709 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 11:15 AM Response to Reply #102 |
126. And people with alcohol and gambling problems spend their money the same way. |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:52 PM Response to Reply #102 |
145. Where does he say or imply "Screw the Kids!"? I don't see that, would you point it out? |
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BobbyBoring (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 11:37 AM Response to Reply #72 |
130. Maybe not |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:22 AM Response to Reply #63 |
76. And were you happy they did those things? |
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hobbit709 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:27 AM Response to Reply #76 |
80. I felt sorry about the way their lives went |
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GKirk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:32 AM Response to Reply #80 |
87. I can certainly agree with that statement... |
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SOS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:52 AM Response to Reply #56 |
101. Re largesse |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:55 AM Response to Reply #101 |
103. Geez well maybe that explains what happened. |
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SOS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 11:59 AM Response to Reply #103 |
165. It's either all or none |
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hobbit709 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:41 AM Response to Reply #42 |
44. I didn't say just drugs. |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:10 AM Response to Reply #44 |
64. If I accidentally drove over the speed limit it wasn't intentional. |
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Bluenorthwest (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:38 AM Response to Reply #64 |
94. What would you do with laws made against your 'type'? |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:40 AM Response to Reply #94 |
96. Rules are rules. |
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Bluenorthwest (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:49 AM Response to Reply #96 |
100. But that poster has no response. This is how we know the |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 10:05 AM Response to Reply #94 |
106. If the rules are bad then change them. |
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GKirk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 10:12 AM Response to Reply #94 |
108. Got to get you in the Olympics |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 10:21 AM Response to Reply #108 |
110. Established by whom? n/t |
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devilgrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 11:24 PM Response to Reply #42 |
154. Aren't you special... that must mean that you're superior and will never die! |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 11:58 PM Response to Reply #154 |
157. Unlike those poor people. Really, they're like animals. |
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Gemini Cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 01:29 AM Response to Reply #42 |
161. Bully for you! |
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leftynyc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:32 AM Response to Reply #35 |
86. Not the point |
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hobbit709 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:35 AM Response to Reply #86 |
91. Some of mine was in a way. |
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anneboleyn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:03 PM Response to Reply #27 |
149. what about alcohol? |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 05:54 PM Response to Reply #19 |
134. Actually, it IS unconstitutional. The ACLU has WON judgements on this! |
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Fuddnik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:33 AM Response to Reply #7 |
88. some rules are stoopid rules. |
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Skidmore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 10:45 AM Response to Reply #7 |
117. At the very basic level of humanity, people need shelter, food, and clothing. |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 10:48 AM Response to Reply #117 |
122. +1 |
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BobbyBoring (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 11:47 AM Response to Reply #117 |
131. I agree 200% |
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JanMichael (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:29 AM Response to Reply #1 |
31. And...think it through...what do you propose they do if they test "positive?" |
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think (316 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:35 AM Response to Reply #1 |
38. Drug testing for poor people makes sense |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:49 AM Response to Reply #38 |
49. They could be eating donuts and shit like that. We should test for sugar levels as well. |
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think (316 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:54 AM Response to Reply #49 |
52. Don't forget television, cigarettes, and sex |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:58 AM Response to Reply #52 |
55. They should DEFINITELY not be having SEX!!! |
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think (316 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:05 AM Response to Reply #55 |
60. OK we'll let them have TV |
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Gemini Cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 01:14 AM Response to Reply #55 |
159. Don't let them smile or worse, laugh. |
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left is right (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:11 AM Response to Reply #52 |
67. is there a test |
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think (316 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:13 AM Response to Reply #67 |
70. Only if their watching |
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Amaya (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:30 AM Response to Reply #1 |
84. it's shit like this that |
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LanternWaste (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 11:19 AM Response to Reply #1 |
127. And Social Security too? And UE benefits? |
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devilgrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:32 PM Response to Reply #1 |
142. You don't have an issue that tax dollars fund the tests? |
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cynatnite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:54 PM Response to Reply #1 |
146. Yeah, same goes for their kids...right? n/t |
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vi5 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 07:49 AM Response to Original message |
3. I'm torn.... |
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hobbit709 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 07:55 AM Response to Reply #3 |
10. Think false positves without recourse. |
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vi5 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 07:58 AM Response to Reply #10 |
13. Good point. Hadn't thought of that.... |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:21 AM Response to Reply #10 |
25. Well there should be a recourse |
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hobbit709 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:33 AM Response to Reply #25 |
36. Unfortunately there is no recourse in that system. |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:57 PM Response to Reply #25 |
147. I would argue that a person who can afford cigarettes may not need our help. |
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eShirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:52 AM Response to Reply #3 |
51. it's a "choice" to get welfare... right... |
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vi5 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:11 AM Response to Reply #51 |
66. In terms of the 4th amendement it is..... |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:17 AM Response to Reply #66 |
73. And if drug testing was a requirement for a driver's license, that would be OK too? |
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vi5 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:25 AM Response to Reply #73 |
78. It's 2 different questions.... |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:35 AM Response to Reply #78 |
90. Why should the government be allowed to search people's fluids without probable cause? |
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GKirk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 10:17 AM Response to Reply #73 |
109. Why not read message number 66? |
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GKirk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:27 AM Response to Reply #66 |
79. Well stated... |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:25 AM Response to Reply #3 |
77. Where's the "probable cause" that would allow a search of blood & fluids? nt |
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vi5 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:28 AM Response to Reply #77 |
81. It's not the police testing them..... |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:29 AM Response to Reply #81 |
82. So it only applies to "police", not "government agents"? |
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vi5 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:34 AM Response to Reply #82 |
89. That is a different question...... |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:38 AM Response to Reply #89 |
95. The difference is the GOVERNMENT is doing the testing, not private employers. |
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vi5 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 10:03 AM Response to Reply #95 |
105. Fine. You're obviously a constitutional law scholar.... |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 10:11 AM Response to Reply #105 |
107. I said GOOD DAY, sir! |
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GKirk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 10:26 AM Response to Reply #107 |
111. Ok but you are shutting yourself off to debate... |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 10:28 AM Response to Reply #111 |
113. And you are oblivious to mockery. |
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vi5 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 10:27 AM Response to Reply #107 |
112. I don't have a problem with different opions. |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 10:29 AM Response to Reply #112 |
114. People are forced to apply for welfare if there are no jobs. |
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vi5 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 10:44 AM Response to Reply #114 |
116. O.K. then. |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 10:47 AM Response to Reply #116 |
118. Thank you for your concern about my use of my time. |
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OmmmSweetOmmm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 07:52 AM Response to Original message |
6. I never thought I'd see the day when this kind of poll would be held at DU. nt |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 07:55 AM Response to Reply #6 |
9. Me neither...but you can see..some Democrats think this is A-OK! |
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Bluenorthwest (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:20 AM Response to Reply #9 |
24. I can see that some posters here think that. |
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GKirk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:29 AM Response to Reply #24 |
32. It's a big tent.... |
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NorthCarolina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:00 AM Response to Reply #32 |
57. Time to shrink the tent some then. Certain attitudes should not be tolerated in the Democratic Party |
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Bluenorthwest (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:11 AM Response to Reply #32 |
65. No, it is not that big a tent, sorry. |
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pintobean (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:21 AM Response to Reply #65 |
75. If your opinion is so pure |
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Bluenorthwest (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:44 AM Response to Reply #75 |
98. Project much? I just said my opinion was my own and that I see |
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pintobean (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:57 AM Response to Reply #98 |
104. Is that what passes for reasoning |
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Dappleganger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 10:47 AM Response to Reply #32 |
119. Only when you cut a hole in it and sneak in the back door like a thug. |
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frylock (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 10:48 AM Response to Reply #32 |
121. the problem with the big tent is that sometimes vermin sneak in under the flaps |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 04:12 PM Response to Reply #121 |
166. And then they pee INSIDE the tent. |
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frylock (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 10:47 AM Response to Reply #6 |
120. welcome to the NU-DU.. |
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pintobean (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 07:55 AM Response to Original message |
8. I don't vote in push polls |
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rrneck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:03 AM Response to Original message |
14. What kind of drugs were those fucking bankers on? nt |
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SammyWinstonJack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:11 AM Response to Reply #14 |
16. +1 |
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My Good Babushka (966 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:12 AM Response to Original message |
17. Since drug abuse occurs in similar percentages |
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Le Taz Hot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:13 AM Response to Original message |
18. Maybe, IF, Congress, the Senate, the SC, |
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Donnachaidh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:13 AM Response to Original message |
20. where's the button for drug testing elected representatives? |
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think (316 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:30 AM Response to Reply #20 |
34. +1 |
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quinnox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:19 AM Response to Original message |
23. Beefed up, it doesn't go far enough |
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think (316 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:25 AM Response to Original message |
26. Let's drug test politicians and bankers instead |
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Mnemosyne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 12:44 AM Response to Reply #26 |
158. Thank you. Welcome to DU, think. n/t |
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GKirk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:28 AM Response to Original message |
28. Shoddy polling question |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:37 AM Response to Reply #28 |
41. Who cares if it's for their "own good"? It shouldn't be asked for in the first place! |
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GKirk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:55 AM Response to Reply #41 |
53. My point is... |
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RC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:28 AM Response to Original message |
29. Drug testing for the T-baggers because of their crazy actions would be more appropriate. |
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quinnox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:30 AM Response to Reply #29 |
33. Either that, or mental health evaluations n/t |
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peace13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:45 AM Response to Original message |
45. What a waste of money. Deny Planned Parenthood funds for women and children... |
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jillan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:48 AM Response to Original message |
48. I thought those teabaggers wanted government OUT of our lives. But they want this. |
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walldude (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:51 AM Response to Original message |
50. Well they can start with Congress, then the Senate |
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think (316 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:57 AM Response to Reply #50 |
54. Politicians should be subjected to a lie detector |
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Erose999 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:07 AM Response to Original message |
61. What all constitutes "welfare" in your opinion? Farm and oil subsidies, bank bailouts, corporate |
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left is right (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:07 AM Response to Original message |
62. unacceptable |
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ehrnst (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:12 AM Response to Original message |
68. Only if they test EVERYONE that receives public funds. (nt) |
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ileus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 10:49 AM Response to Original message |
123. If I can live without drugs everyone else can... |
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Proud Liberal Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 10:56 AM Response to Original message |
124. NO! |
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Arkansas Granny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 10:59 AM Response to Original message |
125. A person has to jump through enough hoops already to qualify for assistance. |
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EstimatedProphet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 11:21 AM Response to Original message |
128. This is a monumentally stupid idea |
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Mnemosyne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 01:18 AM Response to Reply #128 |
160. Point of the decade, EP! Here in PA it was about $350 a month for a woman with two children. |
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Lone_Star_Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 11:28 AM Response to Original message |
129. It's just one more way to attempt cutting off welfare from needy people |
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Morning Dew (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 11:50 AM Response to Original message |
132. I love threads like this - |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 05:49 PM Response to Reply #132 |
133. Kick...because 11 percent is an odd number. |
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GoCubsGo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 05:58 PM Response to Original message |
135. Not unless the polticians are tested DAILY. |
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KamaAina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 06:00 PM Response to Original message |
136. Proud to be the 100th vote for Unacceptable! |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 06:47 PM Response to Original message |
137. Thank you, 106 people (not counting my vote). |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 07:51 PM Response to Reply #137 |
138. Thank YOU! |
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Liberal_in_LA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:13 PM Response to Original message |
139. wow. some DUers are voting yes. sad |
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yeswecanandwedid (440 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:28 PM Response to Original message |
140. on the fence |
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woo me with science (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 08:47 PM Response to Original message |
143. Keep dehumanizing the poor. |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:00 PM Response to Reply #143 |
148. +100000 |
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anneboleyn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 09:16 PM Response to Reply #143 |
150. EXCELLENT POST. Best I have read today. This evil attitude towards the poor |
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tnlefty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 10:49 PM Response to Original message |
152. I voted no, and the lawmakers who propoe this shit should |
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and-justice-for-all (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 11:04 PM Response to Original message |
153. I am for it.... |
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krispos42 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 01:37 AM Response to Original message |
162. I'd love to see the management of GE take a blood test to get welfare money |
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