Regarding the cliam by Rep. Jimmie Smith that the Florida legislature cannot submit its members to drug testing due to a Supreme Court ruling on "elected officials," Politifact.com has weighed in on the issue.
Their conclusion: "Smith's claim can be decided by the Truth-O-Meter. It's False."
The Miami Herald has also come to the same conclusion, stating, "Jimmie Smith and other supporters of the bill didn't produce any proof that drug abuse was rampant in the state work force. They just wanted to look like tough guys." Article here.
Previous blog post on this new drug testing law:
http://blog1990a.blogspot.com/2012/03/drug-testing-and-jimmie-t-smiths-lies.html
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