"DRUG TESTS AND HANDOUTS"

Most of us have become apathetic about the so-called war on drugs. It
would appear to be another empty government promise.

Advertisement After spending billions to stop drugs from entering the
United States, there is no victory in sight. Drugs are readily
available on any street corner and easily obtained in our schools and
prisons. Clearly, the war on drugs is lost.

Illegal drug use finances an underworld of crime that affects each and
every one of us. Many drug users have to steal $300 a day to support
their habit. As taxpayers we struggle to work and earn a living. The
government taxes us and distributes the revenue as it sees fit -
public assistance, housing, shelters, welfare, grants, etc.

If an individual or a major corporation wishes to take advantage of
some government handout, the least they can do is prove that they are
not subverting our laws. Why should those who benefit from our labor
not have to take a drug test to be on the receiving end?

From welfare recipients to CEOs who receive corporate welfare, let's
test all those who take government money or get government aid.

If you're on welfare and you are spending taxpayer money to get high,
you should be kicked off welfare. Then, you will not be using taxpayer
money to finance crime.

If you're a CEO and your company gets federal money in the form of tax
breaks or grants, you and your employees should have to take a drug
test or forego the government handout.

What's good for the goose is good for the gander. Let's fight this war
like we mean it.

Jerry Corbin,

Darlington