Should every president be given a BLOOD TEST for DRUGS every year?

[bluestarone]

I believe so! We should have a right to know if they are on drugs! (blood test for drugs only)

[bearsfootball516]

1. Sure, but we would never seen the results.

Trump trots his doctors out there after his annual physical every year and they declare he’s the most fit president in history, even though it’s clear to see he’s horrendously unhealthy.

[bluestarone]

2. Well i'm NOT trusting HIS drs. for sure!

Has to be a completely neutral blood test (where? i don't know) BUT God dam he's running our country, WE should have the right to know if he,or she is drug free!!

[Brainfodder]

3. Too easily faked?

Just another something something that they could use for propaganda?

[Coventina]

4. As long as there are federal drug laws on the books, yes. n/t

[bluestarone]

5. EXACTLY!!

[SWBTATTReg]

6. Yes. Why not? If such a person is in command of our nuclear and/or other military forces, ...

don't we want assurances that they are in control of themselves and not 'go crazy'?

[bluestarone]

7. AGREE totally!

[2naSalit]

14. Bus drivers have to take them periodically

as do many LEOs so...

Since he has a thing about piss, why would he object to putting some in a cup?

[Caliman73]

8. I am not sure but would more likely come down on "No".

Presidents have various medical conditions for which they must take medications. JFK was known to have Addison's for which he took stimulants, as extreme fatigue is a symptom. Abraham Lincoln was reported to have bouts of "melancholy" or Depression. We know that Wilson had a massive stroke, and the Reagan had fairly serious dementia by the end of his term.

What we should have in place of some arbitrary drug testing regiment is a requirement that when there is a known medical condition that inhibits a president's ability to effectively execute their duties, that the medical team or some semi-autonomous agency be obligated to report the situation.

I know that everyone thinks Trump is on all kinds of drugs, and he likely is. He has shown bizarre behaviors that point to all kinds of different problems. His behavior has shown the he is morally and ethically unfit, and is likely cognitively unfit for the office. There is already a mechanism for making that determination, however, the people in government have abdicated that responsibility.

Introducing a drug test, would likely not change anything.

[bluestarone]

10. TRUE here BUT

Looking more at DRUG ABUSE! (not drugs for medical conditions)

[Caliman73]

13. Prescription abuse IS drug abuse. One of the most common forms of it.

Over use of klonopin (prescribed for anxiety) is like alcohol abuse.

Over use of Ritalin or pseudo-epinephrine is similar to meth use (though without all the toxic crap thrown in).

Ulysses Grant was known to be a heavy drinker.

Like I said, I would focus more on holding the medical teams and others around the Presidents more accountable for hiding such things as significantly impairing medical conditions and misuse of any mind altering substances that can impair the President's ability to do their job.

[duforsure]

9. He's our employee

We should absolutely demand it.

[2naSalit]

15. +1

[sarisataka]

11. And if the test is positive

Then what?

[bluestarone]

12. Well constitution only allows ONE thing

IMPEACHMENT AGAIN! (yea i know) BUT it's the only option i see.

[2naSalit]

16. Well, pResident junkie...

if the foo shits, wear it.