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Jess · 04-28-2010, 08:23 AM

When I was drug tested for work, there was an initial test upon hiring and then random testing with names being generated by a computer. Sort of like a lottery.

The test was non-invasive using a cotton swab type thing that you kept in your mouth for three or so minutes and was then shipped off to be tested for whatever agent they were looking for.

Did I need a drug test to run a meat department? I doubt it. Even though I worked with knives and a bandsaw, which would probably put me in a higher liability bracket for insurance purposes, I doubt a cashier would face the same liability, however, they are directly handling money and customers and could potentially affect business. Still... not all that great a reason to be tested.

Surgeons, train conductors, pilots.. em.. yeah, I kinda want to know they are without hallucinogenics in their system. Folks with guns ( cops/ soldiers) again.. test their ass.

Can I decide who should get tested and who not? Nope. Because there will always be someone saying, well if I have to then joe blow has to. I think part of it is for insurance purposes and part is just plain old safety.

I don't really care if the kid who works for us sometimes gets high. I do care when he gets high before coming over and wastes four hours doing something that would otherwise take him a half hour. I do also care when he smashes a finger or cuts himself or lets my dog wander off because of carelessness that accompanies the "high".

I guess I may not be getting a good grip on how a lot of folks see legalization. Are you saying make it legal in the "over 21 OTC sales" sort of way, or in the "go to doctor and get a script sort of way? Like, you can go pick up a dime of meth( not sure if meth is in dimes or what, sorry) or a rock of crack at Walmarts drug section when you pick up your tylenol, milk and big screen tv?

04-28-2010, 08:23 AM	#7
Jess Timed Out - Permanent How Do You Identify?: decidedly indifferent Preferred Pronoun?: other Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Patrick Springs, VA Posts: 2,812 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,247 Thanked 5,700 Times in 1,682 Posts Rep Power: 0	When I was drug tested for work, there was an initial test upon hiring and then random testing with names being generated by a computer. Sort of like a lottery. The test was non-invasive using a cotton swab type thing that you kept in your mouth for three or so minutes and was then shipped off to be tested for whatever agent they were looking for. Did I need a drug test to run a meat department? I doubt it. Even though I worked with knives and a bandsaw, which would probably put me in a higher liability bracket for insurance purposes, I doubt a cashier would face the same liability, however, they are directly handling money and customers and could potentially affect business. Still... not all that great a reason to be tested. Surgeons, train conductors, pilots.. em.. yeah, I kinda want to know they are without hallucinogenics in their system. Folks with guns ( cops/ soldiers) again.. test their ass. Can I decide who should get tested and who not? Nope. Because there will always be someone saying, well if I have to then joe blow has to. I think part of it is for insurance purposes and part is just plain old safety. I don't really care if the kid who works for us sometimes gets high. I do care when he gets high before coming over and wastes four hours doing something that would otherwise take him a half hour. I do also care when he smashes a finger or cuts himself or lets my dog wander off because of carelessness that accompanies the "high". I guess I may not be getting a good grip on how a lot of folks see legalization. Are you saying make it legal in the "over 21 OTC sales" sort of way, or in the "go to doctor and get a script sort of way? Like, you can go pick up a dime of meth( not sure if meth is in dimes or what, sorry) or a rock of crack at Walmarts drug section when you pick up your tylenol, milk and big screen tv?