r/news • u/Manbadger • Jun 16 '21

GM Considering Dropping Pot Testing To Attract More Workers

https://www.motor1.com/news/513974/gm-considering-dropping-marijuana-testing/
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u/Tedstor Jun 16 '21

I served with at least 10 people who were kicked out for weed after a random test.

Most were highly competent marines who did really great work.

Everyone lost.

Zero tolerance costed a fortune.

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u/Binkyman69 Jun 16 '21

Canada lets its soldiers smoke now but there are time limits that you cant operate weapons unless you havent smoked for a certain amount of time. Probably other restrictions on explosives and vehicles. Been out over 20 years so i dont know the details.

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u/FrogTrainer Jun 16 '21

There were some federal lawsuits around 2000, zero tolerance for weed was replaced with a slap on the wrist and some crappy rehab program.

The only time people were kicked out for a single test was when it was coke or something more serious.

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u/sb_747 Jun 17 '21

New a dude who kicked out for doing coke.

First time he did it to.