If you go to apply for a new job today, it's very likely that you'll be required to submit to a drug test.  Drug testing has become standard practice among employers to prevent bigger problems down the road.

Major sports leagues also use drug testing to screen for both performance enhancing drugs and other illegal substances being used by players.

Now come Joe and Sally (I've changed their names, but they live here in Central Illinois).  This 30-something couple are enjoying the good life.  By working the system, they live in government housing, enjoying monthly food stamps, free health care, and a $1,600/month welfare check.  Life is good.  So good, in fact, Joe and Sally are also able to enjoy a fairly active recreational drug habit!  

That's right!  The responsible citizen, who wants to work (and pay taxes) is enduring a drug screening test, so that he/she has the privilege of paying for Joe and Sally to access those same taxes while enjoying their illegal lifestyle.  

Brian Millville, downstate IL tea party organizer, was on a recent debate panel among politicians, when he asked, "Should we require random drug testing among those citizens who are receiving government aid?"  From those at the event, I'm told, the politicians were doing everything they could to exit the stage. 

I think it's a legitimate idea.  From Joe and Sally, it is apparent that we can no longer ask for some level of responsibility.  It's time we started demanding it.

Until then, Joe and Sally are really appreciating your support!