INCLUDE DRUG TESTING WITH PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

One safeguard that could be employed to protect children whose parents
are on welfare is to conduct random drug tests on household members.

Having received welfare in a transitional time of my life when my
children were very young, I deeply appreciate the boost it gave me to
become a productive citizen. However, I am also aware that people use
welfare to conduct their lives irresponsibly.

Military personnel are drug tested. And the state deems it appropriate
to drug test teachers. If welfare recipients are drug free and making
an effort to become financially secure, that is good. But should our
welfare system tax money be given to people who use drugs?

SAM WILLIAMS

Kaaawa