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Word on the Street for June 29-July 6

By Staff | Jul 5, 2011

Gladys Olivieri

Should those on welfare or public assistance be given a drug test before receiving help?

Catherin Olson

Lehigh Acres

“I think so because some of them will get the help and spend it on things such as illegal drugs.”

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Catherin Olson

Haydee O’Toole

Lehigh Acres

“It depends on a lot of things, their age, etc. Maybe a profile could be taken because some who are elderly would only be taking medications while some who are younger may abuse the system and buy illegal drugs. It is a big question. I would be for profiling those who need help.”

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Gladys Olivieri

Peggie Halvorsen

Lehigh Acres

“I don’t want my hard-earned money to go to people who abuse drugs and alcohol and especially so if they are getting welfare.”

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Clark Rhodes

Lehigh Acres

Clark Rhodes

“Definitely … because I don’t think they should get public assistance if they take illegal drugs.”

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Peggie Halvorsen

Lehigh Acres

“Yes I do without exception think they should have to take a drug test. Those who take legal medications should not be penalized though.”

Haydee O'Toole

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