"- do you own a house? Do you take a mortgage interest deduction? That's welfare. do you itemize? what about those deductions? And to be clear I wasn't asking if YOU would take a drug test, I asked if you thought it was right to make EVERY AMERICAN take a drug test in order to get their deductions."

It takes a real wack job to somehow think that using the law to keep your own money is somehow welfare. Is not working to your full potential theft to the state? Does the government own us?

Sorry Irish Rogue, but you are an idiot. Disagreeing with breaks is one thing, but calling them welfare is another. 10 to 1 you not self employed.

Now, about welfare, Lets talk about the extended unemployment benefits. Since I am in the building industry I could easily pick up the phone and talk to dozens of people who have lost everything or are seriously struggling. Not one extra penny will ever go to these people as they are all self employed. Eventually they may qualify for free lunches and general welfare, but I would guess 90% will survive with little or no help. Maybe others should learn to do the same. Especially after 2 years.