not every job drug tests. usually the jobs that test due to safety or security concerns. neither of those concerns exist for people who are on public assistance.

should drug tests be required of social security recipients?
how about drug tests for upper management of any company doing federal projects?
how about farmers that get farm subsidies?

the fact is that these drug test policies are part of the new conservative game plan to blame and punish the least among us. there is no fiscal reason for doing it, and the rates of positive drug tests (1-2%) don't warrant the expense and invasiveness of drug tests. i would rather the recipients of assistance spend their time looking for work or taking care of their kids than waiting in line somewhere to piss in a cup.

i hear the ghost of saint ronnie crying "welfare queens...."