(LA) LaBruzzo wants drug tests for welfare recipients

LaBruzzo wants drug tests for welfare recipients

NEW ORLEANS – Despite failing in four previous attempts, state Representative John LaBruzzo once more is trying to pass a bill in the Louisiana Legislature that would require welfare recipients to pass a drug test.

The current bill would require 20 percent of people who receive benefits to submit to drug testing.

Welfare recipients who test positive would have to receive treatment or lose their welfare check.

LaBruzzo filed the bill to be considered in the April 25 regular session.

The need for the legislation is “that the best interests of a significant portion of the state's population are served by ensuring that they are free of the physical and mental impairments associated with drug dependence,” reads the proposed bill.


http://www.wwltv.com/news/LaBruzzo-wants-drug-test-for-welfare-recipients-118164089.html

Someone or a group needs to go into his district and educate his constituents about the facts regarding this issue. Such as the cost of implementing a drug program as he proposes. That the taxpayers will be paying for it in one form or another. That there are other methods already in use that take druggies out of welfare without using drug testing. And explain what they are. Provide data showing the facts about so called welfare recipients using drugs.