User talk:Afwifey7

Welfare Recipients need Drug Tested
The Welfare program needs a more strict screening system in place. Many Americans use and abuse drugs while being on welfare. Where are the funds really being spent? This question has been a controversy for some time now. Is the money it takes to cover the cost of drug tests actually worth it? How will the funds have capability of being tracked efficiently? These two questions are my main concern on this topic. There was an estimation that over 1 million US dollars were spent on drug tests and only a smaller percentage had come up positive, my view on this issue is that with those positives tests come no more funding to those individuals, which will save the government in the long run. After failing a drug test, the recipient is required to test again in 90 days. This time if the drug test still comes up positive then they will lose their benefits for a year. A years worth of funding to one Welfare Recipient is huge and will over time make up the money being spent on the drug tests. The other main issue is how can we track where the government funds are being spent. This makes me think of the Women's, Infants, Children (WIC) program. Almost similar to food stamps, but there is a strict system in place. In order to receive the funding tickets, you must show up for the WIC appointment, at that time it will have listed exactly what is approved to buy at the store and who can purchase the items. Once the recipient is at the check out they will then be able to show their ticket and ID in order to finish the transaction. Many Welfare Recipients need help and are on the program for a reason, the government funds those who prove to be drug free and help be a successful part of our society. During time on the program, recipients are also able to use their positive drug test towards employment and help aid for them to get a job and get on their feet. I believe in the Welfare-to-work program, which helps setup our recipients for the real world outside of welfare once they pass a drug test.