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2009 House Bill 15 (Allow removal of drug abusers from welfare rolls)

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  • Introduced by Rep. Melvin Henley on January 6, 2009, to create two regional pilot programs whose purpose is testing of public assistance recipients and applicants for use of illegal drugs. The bill would prohibit anyone who refused to take a test or took it and tested positive from receiving public assistance. The bill would require enforcement of the pilot programs' provisions to be limited to instances in which officials have probable cause to believe an adult applicant or recipient is using illegal drugs.

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Introduced by Rep. Melvin Henley on January 6, 2009. New Comment

1) anonymous [by Anonymous Citizen on August 11, 2008]
the funny thing is all the drugs are
legal now and being forced on so many
people are the ones they like to get high on.
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2) citizen [by Anonymous Citizen on August 8, 2008]
Require probation and parole to report all positve uds's of those supervised to welfare agencies
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3) amp [by amp on August 11, 2008]
whats up with the fact that energy drinks are a law four kids not to have energy drinks

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4) Mythbuster! [by Anonymous Citizen on August 8, 2008]
Recently, the television show known as Mythbusters addressed the oldest myth/excuse thought to be true within the substance abusing population, and much of the professional treatment community as well.
Hemp, and its various products marketed as "herbal" cures and treatments, in addition to food products containing poppy seeds were thoroughly tested to determine the possibility of these preparations being responsible for a positive THC test result. The final determination was overwhelmingly clear, and finally dispelled this "myth" once and for all. These test results are available from mythbusters.com.
To use the excuse of having a dump truck load of poppy seed muffins for breakfast, and/or bathing in hemp lotions and topical applications is clearly an indication for positive use of the drug, Marijuana itself.
Furthermore, testing has also been completed to dispell the rumour/myth of second-hand Marijuana smoke producing a positive THC test result for the individual exposed to the drug in close surroundings, such as an automobile without ventilation. The individual would need to inhale pure smoke directly into the lungs in high volumes in order to produce THC blood levels and result in concentration levels high enough to be considered positive THC, due to Marijuana use.
If a welfare recipient is suspected of illicit drug use, simply monitor them closely, over an extended period of time and likely you will find not only THC, but Benzodiazepines, Opiates, etc. to confirm and document drug abuse. These results are indisputable and measures should be taken to address substance abuse issues in this population.
What captures attention better than making the recipient responsible for their actions and stopping government funds from paying for further decline in yet another generation of Americans...
Incidentally, these Hemp products are typically very expensive. Should government funding intended for the purchase of food and other vital family needs be used for the purchase of Hemp products, with no FDA approved benefit whatsoever?
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5) myth busters [by amp on August 11, 2008]
heres somthing realy nasty how about u wash ur face
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6) HB 15 [by Anonymous Citizen on August 8, 2008]
I do not know anyone on welfare using the hemp products that one discussing this issue proposed. If you use drugs that are not legal, you should not be living on government handouts.
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7) Cannabinoids included? [by David Dunn on August 7, 2008]
So, if a person eats hemp breads, pancakes, waffles, drinks hemp milk, or uses hemp body creams, lotions, fragrances, salves, balms and tests positive for THC, their welfare payments are going to be cut off?

This is another bill based on ignorance. Why are politicians so hell-bent on walking into a dark tunnel of ignorance when there's no light at the end of the tunnel?
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8) It's about time! [by Anonymous Citizen on August 7, 2008]
Yes yes yes!!!
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