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["roxann" <roxann AT ancientearthwisdom.com>]

My opinion on that is divided. If the job you do can impact the safety of 
other people, then yes, the testing is a good idea. truck drivers and bus 
drivers come to mind. all of my jobs required it, too, although the one i 
have now does not. after working in a chemical plant for many years dealing 
with large volumes of hazardous chemicals and dangerous conditions, i think i 
do like knowing that my coworkers have not been using recently or are 
currently using drugs that could cause their actions and thinking to be 
impaired. the consequences of a wrong or accidental move are too great in 
that situation. however, if my job affects no one else's safety if i am 
impaired, i see no reason for testing. 

Roxann, NW AR
http://blog.ancientearthwisdom.com (Ozark Musings from the homestead)