5 U.S. states have passed laws requiring welfare recipients to be tested for drugs. The UK does not currently test welfare recipients for drugs. Proponents argue that testing will prevent public funds from being used to subsidize drugs habits and help get treatment for those that are addicted to drugs. Opponents argue that it is a waste of money since the tests will cost more money than they save.
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Response rates from 4.9k G voters.
36% Yes |
64% No |
23% Yes |
48% No |
9% Yes, but provide treatment for those testing positive |
9% No, this is a waste of time and money |
2% Yes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians |
7% No, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse |
2% Yes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive |
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Unique answers from G voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@8RP4VYW4yrs4Y
No, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse. If they do and they are using they should be provided with a government backed rehabilitation program.
@8NX6RW44yrs4Y
Yes but Only if there is reason to suspect them of drug use and anyone testing positive should be provided treatment.
@9TQYQQR3mos3MO
No, because drugs should be legalised and that it would make it unfair to those who medically need drugs
@9QH3V9W5mos5MO
Only if this is problematic and provide treatment for those testing positive. Also expand testing to politicians and corporate heads!
@9QFXD4B5mos5MO
Yes but provide treatment for those who tested positive. If they do not follow the programme and repeatedly test positive more than a certain amount of time, the benefits should be removed. They have the right to appeal but must first show proof that they have been clean for a certain number of time
@9Q7Z36G5mos5MO
Yes, but provide treatment for those testing positive Give everyone one chance everyone deserves it if they don’t take it then essentially they are a burden
@9Q83HSW5mos5MO
No..its infringing on rights and choice for those with mental capacity even if I don't agree with drugs
@9PRHJG25mos5MO
Yes - for people on a methadone. Too many heroin addicts are abusing the methadone program and still using heroin and/or other drugs.
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