5 U.S. states have passed laws requiring welfare recipients to be tested for drugs. Proponents argue that testing will prevent public funds from being used to subsidize drugs habits and help get treatment for those that are addicted to drugs. Opponents argue that it is a waste of money since the tests will cost more money than they save.
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Māori electorate
Response rates from 314k New Zealand voters.
70% Yes |
30% No |
60% Yes |
24% No |
7% Yes, but provide treatment for those testing positive |
4% No, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse |
2% Yes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians |
1% No, this is a waste of time and money |
1% Yes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 314k New Zealand voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 314k New Zealand voters.
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Unique answers from New Zealand voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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Only if they have a criminal history relating to drug abuse, then treatment should be provided for those testing positive
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Yes - test all receiving money from the government, including employees, beneficiaries and politicians and arrange treatment if required.
@9FKF6QW1yr1Y
Yes, treatment should be provided and a warning given, repeated offence results in termination of benefits
@9DV6G971yr1Y
A some people on benifits use drug to escape and have had hard, traumatic upbringings. There should be more support around the mental health side of things.
@9D6KHXK1yr1Y
The benefits are their in times of need. Not to harass people.
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Yes but only with sufficient proof they could be on drugs or there is a reason they NEED to be tested
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@9G6XXG41yr1Y
Yes everyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians also random testing. If positive then be terminated after a month
