Thanks for the figures and weblinks


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ITEM 2:
Do insurance companies ask for manditory alcohol testing in the work-place? Why would they demand it if Cannabis was legal?
Because it's another asswipe clause that they could include - don't forget that the UK is Europe's biggest consumer of recreational drugs...the insurance companies would play on this to make a fast buck...the bastards!

Quote Originally Posted by GHoSToKER
ITEM 3:
lol True, but Cannabis inhebriation is very different to alcohol inhebration - driving whilst under the influence of alcohol is far more dangerous, and so must be more tightly regulated.
I agree, but then there are conflicting studies that suggest the ability of a stoned driver; one says that they are safer (over-cautious?), whilst another adamantly suggests that they are more dangerous!
It boils down to adequately conducted INDEPENDENT research, and proper UNBIASED education (ie, studies NOT carried out by pharmecutical companies, that obviously have a vested interest!)

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ITEM 4:
Where is your proof that Cannabis will show up in, say, hair testing, from passive marijuana smoking? Surely, those that impliment the tests have ways of determining whether somebody was a smoker or a passive smoker - based on levels of Cannabis in the hair, blood, or urine, surely they can make that distinction?
I admit to being somewhat in the dark about such things.
Again, proper research is needed, along with clear guidelines on limitations, etc.

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ITEM 5:
I cant wait
Nor can I!!! ....
Pending....

I am, of course, playing 'devil's advocate' on this, but the trick to wining an argument (ie, presenting a case to the staunch opposer) is to pre-suppose every single retort that they can throw at you (no matter how silly) and slap a rejoiner in their face.
A direction is beginning to form, but the facts are still to be cemented.
The opposer will always look at the worst case senario - we must be sure to be able to alay their fears, and present to them a picture that is beyond reasonable doubt.

It is not the government that we must convince; we live in a democracy (allegedly) and they must adhere to the majority vote.
Otherwise, they must be ousted

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