btw if you tested positive for drugs, you could elect your foodstamps go to a representative payee to buy food for your child. You would only be denied cash assistance, aka , TANF
Drug testing is primarily a way to catch those who use cannabis.
Regular cannabis users can test positive over a month past their last day of usage, whereas regular users of meth, cocaine, heroine, etc. can pass a test substantially sooner.
It's almost as if we encourage the use of the more dangerous substances. (Though, according to the government, cannabis is classified in the same league as heroin and meth, despite encouragement from the American Medical Association to reschedule it.)
Governor Rick Scott wants thousands of welfare recipients to take a drug test before receiving benefits. Guess what kind of business Rick Scott owns. Wait for it....... A drug testing clinic!!! I'm sure this is merely a coincidence. Governor Scott wouldn't pass a law that would benefit him financially. Naw!!!!
The fact that this report calls The Daily Show a "Fake news program" says it all. They are raising an important point through satire, and it seems to go straight over the heads of these people.
@itsmarmalade No, they're CHOOSING to be dismissive of the Daily Show so that people won't take them seriously. Make no mistake: these people aren't stupid, they are afraid.
Actually, this report isn't entirely accurate. The Daily Show sketch was to show the hypocrisy caused by a bill in Florida which required people receiving government support via taxpayers to accept forced drug testing. Assif inquired that since government officials' salaries were paid by taxpayers, they should be forced to test as well. One of the main advocates for the bill, a government employee, wouldn't take the test. He also pointed out the false statistics used to popularize the bill.
I just saw this on the daily show, and it's one of the best bits I've ever seen them do. Just absolutely nailed it. Hilarious and effective.
ronnysoeberg 5 days ago
btw if you tested positive for drugs, you could elect your foodstamps go to a representative payee to buy food for your child. You would only be denied cash assistance, aka , TANF
mazzellah 2 weeks ago
fake news? wtf i thought fox news is fake
sonicftw420 3 weeks ago
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Drug testing is primarily a way to catch those who use cannabis.
Regular cannabis users can test positive over a month past their last day of usage, whereas regular users of meth, cocaine, heroine, etc. can pass a test substantially sooner.
It's almost as if we encourage the use of the more dangerous substances. (Though, according to the government, cannabis is classified in the same league as heroin and meth, despite encouragement from the American Medical Association to reschedule it.)
juniperusashei 4 weeks ago
Governor Rick Scott wants thousands of welfare recipients to take a drug test before receiving benefits. Guess what kind of business Rick Scott owns. Wait for it....... A drug testing clinic!!! I'm sure this is merely a coincidence. Governor Scott wouldn't pass a law that would benefit him financially. Naw!!!!
ThePedub 1 month ago
The fact that this report calls The Daily Show a "Fake news program" says it all. They are raising an important point through satire, and it seems to go straight over the heads of these people.
itsmarmalade 1 month ago 7
@itsmarmalade No, they're CHOOSING to be dismissive of the Daily Show so that people won't take them seriously. Make no mistake: these people aren't stupid, they are afraid.
jek21 1 month ago
Actually, this report isn't entirely accurate. The Daily Show sketch was to show the hypocrisy caused by a bill in Florida which required people receiving government support via taxpayers to accept forced drug testing. Assif inquired that since government officials' salaries were paid by taxpayers, they should be forced to test as well. One of the main advocates for the bill, a government employee, wouldn't take the test. He also pointed out the false statistics used to popularize the bill.
ReluctantlySelfish 1 month ago 8
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cherryboysdotcom 1 month ago
Aasif is a retard. Come on Daily Show, His name should be ASSif...send him back to desert.
1dckhunter 2 months ago
@1dckhunter well dick hunter, I think your name is right on.
hrhjoan 1 month ago