Social Services

Social services are here to help. Unemployment benefits, disability benefits, food stamps, mental health, and career services are all being maximized in this economy.
Short term or long term benefits are designed to help provide that little extra that people need when times are tough.
We all know that there are those out there that take advantage of these services. In some situations they are taken advantage for years and sometimes carry over to the next generation. When benefits are available it may seem easier to take advantage of them instead of taking the high road. Taking a job that puts someone on the right track and back into the workforce is a good thing. But if NOT working a getting the same amount or more/less money why do it? Hard to follow? Here is what I'm getting at.
Is it a good idea to drug test anyone receiving public assistance?
Can it be a requirement or should it be random?
In the private sector many companies require a drug test prior to being employed by that company. Why can an individual get public assistance (free taxpayers money) and not be held to the same standards?
Could this reduce the amount of people collecting benefits thus reduce the financial stress on taxpayers?
Is drug testing an attempt to control someone's behavior or a responsible way to help those who really need it?

Along the same lines; what about showing public assistance on your credit report under the Public Records section?

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