LET FATHERS, NOT FLORIDA, PAY FOR CHILDREN'S NEEDS

I read in the News Journal the negative reaction of many when Gov.
Rick Scott announced all welfare recipients would be drug tested. Why
not? If they are drug free, there is nothing to be disturbed about. If
so, then the taxpayer should not be responsible for supporting their
habit. I also feel strongly about unwed mothers who have three and
four children and are on welfare.

Florida should do as a few other states do. The first child is an
accident and they are eligible for welfare. The second, third or even
fourth should be supported by the father/fathers. The proud daddy or
daddies should be responsible for support of these children. There are
ways to prevent unplanned pregnancies, and the education for use is
readily available in many organizations. Try the health department.

There is an old expression, which seems appropriate: "If you want to
dance, pay the fiddler." Give the daddies the bragging right and have
them support their child.

Marie D. Wallo

Pensacola