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coti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 06:11 PM Original message |
Poll question: In conjunction with legalizing marijuana, would you support drug-testing of certain professionals? |
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Tuesday Afternoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 06:14 PM Response to Original message |
1. specifically for pot? or all drugs? |
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coti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 06:15 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. I guess it would be for all (or many) of them. nt |
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Duer 157099 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 06:30 PM Response to Reply #2 |
5. I think we'd suffer a great loss to the workforce if ALL drugs were tested for |
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coti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 06:38 PM Response to Reply #5 |
9. Yeah, that's another aspect that workplaces are already having to deal with. |
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musiclawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 06:21 PM Response to Original message |
3. This is a silly question to ask |
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coti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 06:34 PM Response to Reply #3 |
6. Yeah, there are a lot of problems with this issue. It's a can of worms, for sure. |
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RainDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 11:21 PM Response to Reply #3 |
50. excellent post |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 06:25 PM Response to Original message |
4. No, because THC shows up in your system for up to 30 days. |
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Ichingcarpenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 07:26 AM Response to Reply #4 |
84. Absolutely Correct ... there is no simple test right now to prove |
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Ichingcarpenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 07:28 AM Response to Reply #84 |
85. I recommend this post only because of the replies n/t |
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Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 06:37 PM Response to Original message |
7. It should be treated the same way as alcohol. |
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Ichingcarpenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 08:18 AM Response to Reply #7 |
88. No way to prove when was the last time you smoked |
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JI7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 06:37 PM Response to Original message |
8. there is already drug testing in many work places, Marijuana isn't the only drug there is |
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Chemical Bill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 06:39 PM Response to Original message |
10. Please provide evidence that cannabis impairs driving. n/t |
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coti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 06:45 PM Response to Reply #10 |
13. As far as PR is concerned, this is not the proper route to go for argument. |
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Ichingcarpenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 08:19 AM Response to Reply #13 |
89. No it doesn't |
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cleanhippie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 09:55 AM Response to Reply #89 |
105. Here are some |
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Chemical Bill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 06:44 PM Response to Reply #105 |
114. Those links took me to subscription websites. |
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cleanhippie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 06:56 PM Response to Reply #114 |
117. I think you can read the abstracts |
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Chemical Bill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 06:43 PM Response to Reply #13 |
112. It's quite proper to demand proof of a claim. |
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cherokeeprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 11:04 PM Response to Reply #10 |
42. When I'm driving and I turn to the person in the back seat, joint in hand, and say 'ere... |
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Lucian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 06:39 PM Response to Original message |
11. Only if the person is suspected of using it. |
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mike_c (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 06:44 PM Response to Original message |
12. no.... |
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Nikia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 06:50 PM Response to Original message |
14. It is no one's business if someone uses legal drugs outside of work |
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coti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 06:51 PM Response to Reply #14 |
15. So, you would be okay with someone who regularly smokes pot doing surgery on you, |
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Nikia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 07:36 PM Response to Reply #15 |
16. We accept regular heavy drinkers |
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coti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 09:38 PM Response to Reply #16 |
19. Does the work performance of regular, heavy drinkers typically suffer? |
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Warren Stupidity (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 09:08 AM Response to Reply #19 |
97. you've assumed that the work performance of regular heavy pot smokers suffers. |
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AngryAmish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 10:31 PM Response to Reply #97 |
124. There is pretty good science that heavy users of cannabis suffer some short term memory loss |
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Warren Stupidity (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-17-10 10:41 AM Response to Reply #124 |
131. really heavy use as in 'impaired all the time" - of course. |
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cleanhippie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 10:02 AM Response to Reply #19 |
108. You need to watch the movie "super high me". It just may change your mind about that. |
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laughingliberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 10:02 PM Response to Reply #15 |
24. Yes. nt |
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coti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 10:12 PM Response to Reply #24 |
29. Would you argue with someone who didn't feel comfortable with it that they should, |
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RainDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 11:06 PM Response to Reply #29 |
44. what risk? |
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coti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 11:47 PM Response to Reply #44 |
59. This is like trying to discuss atheism with the choir. nt |
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RainDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 12:49 AM Response to Reply #59 |
68. actually, atheism relies on facts, not fear. n/t |
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coti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 01:13 AM Response to Reply #68 |
70. And religion relies on dogma. |
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RainDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 01:21 AM Response to Reply #70 |
73. no you're not. it's obvious you have no idea what you're talking about |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 01:54 AM Response to Reply #73 |
75. Deleted message |
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coti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 07:32 AM Response to Reply #81 |
87. Nuh uh- don't play like you didn't totally flip your lid and start namecalling first, |
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Bluenorthwest (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 08:55 AM Response to Reply #75 |
91. What is with the name calling? What is the point of that? |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 09:09 AM Response to Reply #91 |
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coti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 09:36 AM Response to Reply #91 |
100. It's not a good argument because it's WRONG. And it makes potsmokers look totally irresponsible. |
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phleshdef (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 10:14 AM Response to Reply #100 |
109. Cram your links. You have no clue what you are talking about. |
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RainDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 05:45 PM Response to Reply #100 |
110. actually, as I stated before, I was leaving for the day |
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RainDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 08:29 PM Response to Reply #100 |
121. did you have a chance to read my link that showed YOU'RE WRONG? |
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RainDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 06:55 PM Response to Reply #91 |
116. I was in a hurry to leave and could not spend the time getting the information I wanted to include |
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RainDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 10:24 PM Response to Reply #15 |
33. yes |
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coti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 10:38 PM Response to Reply #33 |
35. I'm not feeling any hysteria. Actually, I see others as being a little cavalier about this. |
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RainDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 11:01 PM Response to Reply #35 |
41. what are the differences between alcohol and cannabis? |
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coti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 11:28 PM Response to Reply #41 |
53. Two glasses of wine vs. two tokes of an indica/sativa strain |
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JonLP24 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 11:39 PM Response to Reply #53 |
56. Actually |
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coti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 11:43 PM Response to Reply #56 |
57. Right. |
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RainDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 12:45 AM Response to Reply #57 |
65. but studies indicate that "withdrawal" from pot is like someone who stops drinking coffee |
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coti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 01:08 AM Response to Reply #65 |
69. From what I know, the comparison to caffeine withdrawal after months of daily use actually sounds |
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RainDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 01:19 AM Response to Reply #69 |
72. no. this is not true. metabolites that remain in the system are WASTE PRODUCTS |
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coti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 01:50 AM Response to Reply #72 |
74. Let's REALLY talk facts, now, then, |
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RainDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 07:09 AM Response to Reply #74 |
80. I am aware of the difference between THC and alcohol |
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coti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 08:52 AM Response to Reply #80 |
90. Let's dissect your non-sequitur, pointless post, piece by piece. |
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RainDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 05:56 PM Response to Reply #90 |
111. you are using information about chronic long-term users and extrapolating that for everyone |
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RainDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 06:43 PM Response to Reply #111 |
113. further information about cannabis metabolites in the human body |
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coti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-17-10 12:09 AM Response to Reply #111 |
125. What the FUCK are you TALKING ABOUT??? |
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RainDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-17-10 03:13 AM Response to Reply #125 |
129. I would like to help provide information so that you will not make false statements |
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coti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-17-10 10:26 AM Response to Reply #129 |
130. Just to clarify- you're trying to argue that there's no such thing as a marijuana hangover |
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RainDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-17-10 10:43 AM Response to Reply #130 |
132. well, to start, here's a quote from the link you provided |
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coti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-17-10 11:20 AM Response to Reply #132 |
135. You're cherry-picking lines from the one book while ignoring the weight of the evidence |
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RainDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-17-10 11:36 AM Response to Reply #135 |
136. again, the scientific research indicates the metabolic breakdown of THC |
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coti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-17-10 12:23 PM Response to Reply #136 |
138. IOW, you're saying the intense high of marijuana only lasts three hours. We already knew that. |
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RainDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-17-10 01:06 PM Response to Reply #138 |
139. let me say this one last time because, honestly, this is tiresome |
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coti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-17-10 02:09 PM Response to Reply #139 |
141. Hey- you came back five times looking for a response. You're getting it. Now you're tired? |
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RainDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 06:47 PM Response to Reply #90 |
115. I hope you get the chance to read the link to cannabis metabolites, below |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-17-10 12:37 AM Response to Reply #90 |
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JonLP24 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 02:17 AM Response to Reply #57 |
76. Withdrawals typically consist of irratibility for a week |
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RainDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 07:11 AM Response to Reply #76 |
82. this person has no fucking clue tho pretends to n/t |
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RainDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 12:30 AM Response to Reply #53 |
63. almost |
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Politicalboi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-17-10 12:47 AM Response to Reply #53 |
128. Marijuana helps people sleep |
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JonLP24 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 10:26 PM Response to Reply #15 |
34. I wouldn't mind |
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fascisthunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 08:57 AM Response to Reply #15 |
93. YES, I would.... |
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cleanhippie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 10:01 AM Response to Reply #15 |
107. Certainly. Why not? |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-17-10 11:43 AM Response to Reply #15 |
137. Yes. I'd be much more concerned if they were tweakers. Heh, can you imagine that? |
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Rex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 07:38 PM Response to Original message |
17. Do you support a daily Breathalyzer test in the workplace of said positions? |
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coti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 09:50 PM Response to Reply #17 |
20. Daily? No. But that wasn't the question. |
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Rex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 12:30 AM Response to Reply #20 |
62. Well if a society can handle a far more dangerous drug like alcohol |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 07:43 PM Response to Original message |
18. Do we do mandatory alcohol testing for surgeons? nt |
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Brickbat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 09:52 PM Response to Original message |
21. If one occupation is targeted, all should be. |
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hayu_lol (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 09:56 PM Response to Reply #21 |
22. Really do need to test all the members of the Congress... |
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laughingliberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 09:59 PM Response to Original message |
23. Nope. No one should be drug tested without cause. nt |
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wildbilln864 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 10:02 PM Response to Original message |
25. I don't know because... |
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MrSlayer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 10:05 PM Response to Original message |
26. No. Drug testing is a bullshit invasion of privacy. |
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KansasVoter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 10:05 PM Response to Original message |
27. Are they tested for Alcohol now or Valium? Dumb! |
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Xicano (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 10:10 PM Response to Original message |
28. I always find this question difficult to answer. |
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coti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 10:15 PM Response to Reply #28 |
30. This is definitely the best answer against. |
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scarletwoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 10:21 PM Response to Original message |
31. I am against all drug testing without cause. If someone fucks up bigtime and endangers others, okay, |
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JonLP24 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 10:23 PM Response to Original message |
32. I don't care what a pilot does in his free time |
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TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 10:47 PM Response to Original message |
36. Unrecommended, and I'll explain why. |
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coti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 11:00 PM Response to Reply #36 |
39. "It attempts to divert discussion into an area that warns us of the harm that can come if the evil |
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TexasObserver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 11:06 PM Response to Reply #39 |
43. I said what I had to say, and your reply doesn't change my opinion. |
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JonLP24 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 11:08 PM Response to Reply #39 |
45. Three bowls, he'll be fine in the morning no matter what job he does |
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coti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 11:46 PM Response to Reply #45 |
58. No, it's not like an alcohol hangover. |
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RainDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 11:32 PM Response to Reply #39 |
54. you are creating a strawman |
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coti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 11:53 PM Response to Reply #54 |
60. I'm not sure what you're saying. There's no strawman or anything like that in the OP. |
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RainDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 12:47 AM Response to Reply #60 |
66. I wasn't referrring to the OP - I was replying to the post linked to my response. |
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coti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 01:16 AM Response to Reply #66 |
71. Because it's easier to hide than booze, and, with long-term use, |
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hobbit709 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 08:55 AM Response to Reply #71 |
92. Since when? |
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Ichingcarpenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 07:31 AM Response to Reply #36 |
86. Well, I recommended it only because of |
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Warren DeMontague (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 10:50 PM Response to Original message |
37. No, because if someone smoked a joint last week it doesn't impair their performance |
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Iggo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 10:59 PM Response to Original message |
38. They're already smoking it, and the other fellers are already testing for it. |
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Blue_In_AK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 11:01 PM Response to Original message |
40. Especially not with marijuana that stays in your system |
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RainDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 11:14 PM Response to Reply #40 |
46. THC does not stay in your system. Metabolites are the waste products. |
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Blue_In_AK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 11:23 PM Response to Reply #46 |
51. Whatever it is, |
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eShirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 06:18 AM Response to Reply #46 |
79. I have given up trying to inform people of that, but you're absolutely right. |
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HuckleB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 11:17 PM Response to Original message |
47. We need to develop tests to show if people are using while on the job. |
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krabigirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 11:19 PM Response to Original message |
48. No, not government-mandated. And no period, for THC, since it can stay for a month in the body |
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Angry Dragon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 11:20 PM Response to Original message |
49. Only if politicians submit to daily drug tests |
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NMMNG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 11:27 PM Response to Original message |
52. It should be treated the same as alcohol |
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RainDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 12:48 AM Response to Reply #52 |
67. exactly n/t |
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opihimoimoi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-15-10 11:36 PM Response to Original message |
55. UP in........SMOKE |
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Honeycombe8 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 12:10 AM Response to Original message |
61. They are already tested. Legalization has nothing to do w/it. If not tested now or for booze, then |
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Swamp Rat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 12:38 AM Response to Original message |
64. Only white, middle-aged American males who are registered republicans should get tested |
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Warren Stupidity (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 09:12 AM Response to Reply #64 |
99. finally some sanity comes to an idiotic op |
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coti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 09:44 AM Response to Reply #99 |
101. An idiotic OP. A POLL. |
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Warren Stupidity (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 09:51 AM Response to Reply #101 |
102. Your intentions were made clear by your subsequent posts. nt. |
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coti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 07:09 PM Response to Reply #102 |
119. Yes, I laid them out pretty clearly- getting people to actually think about long-term consequences |
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Warren Stupidity (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-17-10 10:59 AM Response to Reply #119 |
134. you spewed the usual drug warrior crapola |
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eridani (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 05:23 AM Response to Original message |
77. Drug testing no. Competence testing, yes |
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hobbit709 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 06:14 AM Response to Original message |
78. Not until they prove what level impairs function. |
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Le Taz Hot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 07:15 AM Response to Original message |
83. No and here's why. |
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Warren Stupidity (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 09:03 AM Response to Original message |
94. only if alcohol consumption within the past six months is also considered |
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fascisthunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 09:06 AM Response to Original message |
95. I Think you Should Smoke a Joint NOW! |
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Bluenorthwest (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 09:07 AM Response to Original message |
96. Absurd premises all of them |
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bigwillq (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 09:53 AM Response to Original message |
103. Don't believe in drug testing (nt) |
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cleanhippie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 09:54 AM Response to Original message |
104. Only if it was to determine CURRENT intoxication levels... |
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NorthCarolina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 09:59 AM Response to Original message |
106. I fully support drug testing of elected officials. eom |
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Initech (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 07:00 PM Response to Original message |
118. I personally think forced drug testing is a violation of the fourth amendment. |
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Taitertots (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 07:20 PM Response to Original message |
120. If they ever find an accurate test like BAC testing |
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lightningandsnow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-16-10 08:34 PM Response to Original message |
122. The problem with testing for marijuana is... |
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lunasun (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-17-10 12:19 AM Response to Original message |
126. How much alcohol testing do we need? |
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cynatnite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-17-10 10:44 AM Response to Original message |
133. My husband is a truck driver and he believes every driver should be regularly tested.... |
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Zephie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-17-10 01:11 PM Response to Original message |
140. We don't force these people not to drink on their off hours, why force them not to toke? |
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rainlillie (654 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-17-10 02:13 PM Response to Original message |
142. After a major accident in my town, where the bus driver was drunk and stoned.. |
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