Mexico to Decriminalize Drugs (sorta)

Originally Posted by Duo Maxwell

I don't see the inherent problem with acceptance of casual drug use.

I just don't think it's really anybody else's place to say that others can't, should they wish to.

How about employers having a stance against drug use as part of their hiring process? That way you'd be free to do what you wish, but it may limit your options as far as employment. I mean, I wouldn't want an employee that is all fucked up on acid etc.

How ya doing, buddy?

Originally Posted by Matt

The main problem with drug tests is that while someone who smokes a joint once or twice during the weekend will be denied the job while an alcoholic (who might even show up to work drunk on occassion) will test negative and get the job.
I wrote a paper a long while back in my government class concerning the fallacies behind drug testing. It was a little politically biased, I admit, but it got the message across: drug testing needs to be reformed.
In my opinion, the only drug they really ought to test for is crack-cocaine and heroin. Both drugs have users typically engaged in criminal activities (of course that could be debated too).

The problem I see is that if drug use is decriminalized, and drug testing is 'not really cool man', is that you'll more or less have to hire crack heads, meth adicts etc. just to avoid being accused of discrimination.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by Duo Maxwell

I don't know why we treat Mexico like it's a red-headed stepchild.

There could be so many benefits to be had for both parties if we just had a little bit more cooperation and, more importantly, mutual respect-- yeah, you know when you treat others as peers not as inferiors.

What have you been smoking? How would you 'mutual respect' in any way help you feel good about one's self in the same way pointing fingers at another can? Hmm? Where are your priorities man?

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.