It seems to be about control, power and money. Fla. is from what I understand the worst of the bunch. The governor I believe is trying to be sued at the state level. The blanket testing he wants is to reduce the number on the rolls of medicare. I don't know about any of the other states, just that this would set a bad example for the rest. I think it an invasion of privacy, and assumes guilt. It would also be expensive for the state to put into action. From what I understand, he would like us to pay for our own testing. Our country needs to get a grip on this situation and not assume people are doing the wrong thing. I also believe we have our rights to put into our bodies what we want. Pain patients get a bad rap. because of the few who do abuse harder drugs. I have had two spinal fusions after reversing the curve of my cervical neck. I will be on pain medications and that is to allow me to have quality of life. My pain specialist is wonderful, but he is so busy these days I feel sorry for him. The paper work that has just increased takes an extra half hour to fill out on each and every visit. I would comply of course if this test were mandated, but I wouldn't be happy about it. I also get infusions so I will be seeing this doctor, probably the rest of my life, or as long as he keeps his practice. Pain can destroy a life, and those that need medications should not be made to feel they are criminals. My home is in trust to me, so moving isn't an option right now. ginnie