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kestrel91316

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4. So, even though all physical and psychological effects disappear in a few hours,

Reply to Purveyor (Original post)

Mon Dec 3, 2012, 07:18 PM

Dec 2012

having even a trace of THC in your blood as much as a month later makes you a danger???

DOT is insane. Effing fascists.

They need to either find a way to test for the actual presence of enough SOMETHING to affect your actual safety or GIVE UP. How about a curbside sobriety test before going to work?? Would that be so impossible????

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Department of Transportation: Marijuana Use Still ‘Unacceptable’ [View all] Purveyor Dec 2012 OP

Well, alcohol is legal, and it is still unacceptable to show up to work drunk. Xipe Totec Dec 2012 #1

but it isn't illegal to drink on your own time... mike_c Dec 2012 #7

So much bullshit in USA, Inc. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2012 #2

why is it bullshit? sabbat hunter Dec 2012 #6

see #7 mike_c Dec 2012 #8

At the time I was thinking along the lines of something like #7. I've been hearing this RKP5637 Dec 2012 #11

If DOT gives half a shit about safety, it should look at its HOS regulations. Brickbat Dec 2012 #3

So, even though all physical and psychological effects disappear in a few hours, kestrel91316 Dec 2012 #4

Perhaps They Should Read This fredamae Dec 2012 #5

Without testing to see, if in fact, it is Bennyboy Dec 2012 #9

FWIW-Here's a US Study (Old) fredamae Dec 2012 #10

Thanks for that...... (From that article some conclusions.....) Bennyboy Dec 2012 #12