It's about time!!!!

Fonzy · 01-18-2011, 06:30

Only 49 more states to go....

Rep. Lonnie Napier Files Bill Requiring Drug Testing For Individuals Receiving Public Assistance
Posted: Jan 14, 2011 8:13 PM
Updated: Jan 14, 2011 8:16 PM
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FRANKFORT. (January 14, 2010) - Rep. Lonnie Napier, R-Lancaster (36th District) has filed a bill for the 2011 session that if passed would require drug and substance screening for any adults in Kentucky receiving public assistance. HB 208, if passed, would set up a mandatory random testing program for any adult that receives public assistance, food stamps, and state medical assistance.

"Let me say that public assistance is a good thing, especially given the continued rate of unemployment in our commonwealth," said Rep. Napier. "However given the fact that some may be abusing these programs, including using these funds to purchase drugs, it is essential that we require anyone receiving government assistance to submit to testing. Most employers require drug testing as a requirement for employment, and we need to do the same for those getting assistance through the government."

HB 208 would require random testing through the Cabinet for Health and Family Services as a prerequisite to an individual being declared eligible for public assistance, but would allow for exceptions if the individual has a prescription for a controlled substance. Rep. Napier points to the bi-partisan support of his proposal, which is being backed by legislators on both sides of the aisle.

"Who would want their children raised in an environment where money is being used for drugs instead of groceries," Rep. Napier added. "It is essentially that we protect those most vulnerable by making HB 208 law in Kentucky."

http://www.lex18.com/news/rep-lonnie...ic-assistance/

Dusty · 01-18-2011, 06:37

lol This is gonna be hilarious!

SouthernDZ · 01-18-2011, 07:00

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Originally Posted by Fonzy

Only 49 more states to go....

Rep. Lonnie Napier Files Bill Requiring Drug Testing For Individuals Receiving Public Assistance

This will last for as long as it takes a battalion of ACLU to swoop into Kentucky and kill it!
I know this bill will die because it makes too much sense.

Barbarian · 01-18-2011, 07:14

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This will last for as long as it takes a battalion of ACLU to swoop into Kentucky and kill it!

I'd say you're probably right, but I hope to God it passes. There are probably as many folks on "the draw" as there are that work here in KY. I'm sure there are those who need it, and I'll gladly give my part for them, but I'm freakin' sick of paying the way of freeloaders.

mark46th · 01-18-2011, 09:59

I would add mandatory Norplant(5yr birth control implant) for the women...

Richard · 01-18-2011, 10:05

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Originally Posted by mark46th

I would add mandatory Norplant(5yr birth control implant) for the women...

There ya go...thinking about Thailand and that WHO program we were involved in as a part of our CA mission back then.

"Can you SF Medics safely implant an IUD?"

"Well, I saw the movie and read the book, and I'm certainly no gynecologist...but I'll be glad to take a look."

Those were the days.

Richard

uplink5 · 01-18-2011, 10:14

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Originally Posted by SouthernDZ

This will last for as long as it takes a battalion of ACLU to swoop into Kentucky and kill it!
I know this bill will die because it makes too much sense.

True....

If it succeeded though, it could catch on elsewhere quickly, getting wide national support.....jd

tonyz · 01-18-2011, 10:39

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Originally Posted by Richard

"Can you SF Medics safely implant an IUD?"

"Well, I saw the movie and read the book, and I'm certainly no gynecologist...but I'll be glad to take a look."

Richard

...improvised IUD's

Buffalobob · 01-18-2011, 13:26

Kentucky is ranked seventh among states as far as obesity of their population. It would be interesting to know how many of them are too fat to work. I suppose that is not flag waving patriotism that makes headlines to inquire about fatness.

http://calorielab.com/news/2010/06/2...t-states-2010/

Dozer523 · 01-18-2011, 14:18

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Originally Posted by Buffalobob

Kentucky is ranked seventh among states as far as obesity of their population. It would be interesting to know how many of them are too fat to work. I suppose that is not flag waving patriotism that makes headlines to inquire about fatness.

Well hell, now were talkin'!
Let's drug test em -- they come up hot we'll incarcerate em (that's way cheaper then the dole) and de-babymakin-ulize em (transfer funds from the schools we won't need anymore cuz we are talkin about KY) And force em to get those Silastic Gastric Ring (that's what it's called). We will run the risk that state sales taxes will plummet as the hostess rack will no longer need re-filling.

You guys are trying way to hard

ReefBlue · 01-18-2011, 14:23

I hope it passes . . . nationally.

If it passes, either on a state or national level, it will require a huge administration to do this, but then how much money would be saved by cutting huge amounts of people off when they pop positive?