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[EarthNSky <erthnsky AT bellsouth.net>]

First, a breathalyzer wouldn't detect anything but alcohol.
I agree that 'they' do this because we let them.  It is the same as 
getting videotaped or logged everywhere we go.  I agree it is an 
invasion of privacy.  In my particular case, there is no reason that my 
boss should know or care that I use a lidocaine patch on my old shoulder 
injury and inflamed metacarpals, but...she soon will know that.  I have 
to list ALL my meds.  They don't really need to see ALL my meds, but now 
it is on record.  It IS an invasion of privacy, but I have a choice to 
make-either I take the test and get the job, or refuse the test, lose my 
homestead and get a divorce.  That's a helluva choice.  I'm sure I am 
not alone.

Rob wrote:
> At  9/30/2009 08:05 AM,EarthNSky wrote:
>
> > Like I wrote in my other post, my husband must be drug tested because he
> > drives customer's vehicles, and being under the influence would endanger
> > not only his life, but their property and the life of innocent people.
> > Of course, the dealership is reducing their liability as well.  I'm sure
> > a lot of testing is about liability.
>
> Then why don't they require a breathalyzer before each shift?  It's 
> about control, 'they' do this because we let them. Think of it as 
> another tool to help manage the population.

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