Originally Posted by JessTD

the way i read the bill is people on welfare can only win up to $600

so if your on welfare and win 10k you can only get $600

i'm not sure if i like that one or not

Originally Posted by cpvdh

f this crap, i get food stamps and cant pass a ua
does that mean im abusing the system?

people need to take responsibility, not have the gov't force punishments on them

it just makes me think of being in scotland on the coast and walking along these high cliff paths, no guardrails or anything, its your own damn fault if you fall and die
in the US there are signs and railings and people would sue the gov't if they jumped off themselves and broke their neck instead of dying

i dont like the idea of people using welfare money for stupid shit, but they are stupid people, maybe we should try educating them instead of just giving them money

Originally Posted by cpvdh

f this crap, i get food stamps and cant pass a ua
does that mean im abusing the system?

people need to take responsibility, not have the gov't force punishments on them

it just makes me think of being in scotland on the coast and walking along these high cliff paths, no guardrails or anything, its your own damn fault if you fall and die
in the US there are signs and railings and people would sue the gov't if they jumped off themselves and broke their neck instead of dying

i dont like the idea of people using welfare money for stupid shit, but they are stupid people, maybe we should try educating them instead of just giving them money

Originally Posted by Nightshade

Fuck that if you can afford drugs but not to pay your bills or buy food then yes you are abusing the system.

I say anyone applying for welfare and failing the UA should be injected with an overdose on speedballs and be done with their asses period.

Originally Posted by Tark

how about you get rid of walfare altogether and just put everyone that benefits from it in a big ungly hotel(prison) and tell them what they can and cannot do. The government give them money that mean thye do kind of own them right?

I disagree but understand the drug tests... i mean it is an illegal substance after all. But lottery? whats next force them to quit smoking, drinking, they dont pay for porn? where does it end?

Originally Posted by RB

Food stamps already prevent the purchase of alcohol and tobacco products.

Originally Posted by Tark

I'm surprised that someone who used to have a substance abuse would say that. I think it's a good idea but only if the available social aid become exellent.