Kentucky just passed the best law ever!

[redhen]

Quote:
Of course it will continue, Kathy..
But i can guarantee you that it WILL help nail those abusing the system...
But, yes..they totally DO falsely pass these tests sometimes.....
I know this.
At least its an effort in the right direction... and i'm thrilled someone FINALLY is TRYING to do something about it.

 

[kathyinmo]

That's just the point though. This law will not get the abusers. THEY know how to pass these tests. It is the innocent who will suffer.

 

[arabianequine]

Quote:
Have hope and faith!

 

[redhen]

Quote:
Whos innocent, Kathy? Who? You KNOW that the chance of a false positive drug test is VERY slim...
So..WHO is innocent?

 

[annaraven]

Quote:
Allow me to channel Redhen:
Hey! As long as it gets *someone*! Even if it is someone innocent... After all, we have to do something. Think of the children!

 

[arabianequine]

Innocent suffer everyday because someone always ruins something for someone. I bet out of all the failed drug tests at least 75% and up will be valid. Apply for a fair hearing.

 

[kathyinmo]

Quote:
Whos innocent, Kathy? Who? You KNOW that the chance of a false positive drug test is VERY slim...
So..WHO is innocent?

The false positives are more prevalent than you may think. Just one false positive could cost a family their income. To prove themselves it will take time. During that time, they will have no food stamps, no food, may miss their mortgage payment, have the electricity shut off. ALL because they had a false positive test. I don't wish that on one single sole. NO, I do not like this law.

 

[annaraven]

Quote:
Whos innocent, Kathy? Who? You KNOW that the chance of a false positive drug test is VERY slim...
So..WHO is innocent?

"A USA TODAY report indicated that 15 percent of all urine drug tests yield a false positive due to cross-reacting substances. In a UCLA study of 161 legally prescribed and over-the-counter drugs, 65 gave false positive results. A National Institute of Drug Abuse study of 50 labs revealed that all 50 labs responded with some false positive results for drug tests."
http://www.drug-testing-solutions.net/statinabdrug.html

15% is NOT what I would call VERY slim. It's not what I would call slim at all...

 

[redhen]

Quote:
Whos innocent, Kathy? Who? You KNOW that the chance of a false positive drug test is VERY slim...
So..WHO is innocent?

The false positives are more prevalent than you may think. Just one false positive could cost a family their income. To prove themselves it will take time. During that time, they will have no food stamps, no food, may miss their mortgage payment, have the electricity shut off. ALL because they had a false positive test. I don't wish that on one single sole. NO, I do not like this law.

I understand... i do.
I wouldnt wish that on anyone either...
But ... i dont know... i just dont believe the false positives are as prevalent as you think...
I dont know... SOMETHNG has to be done to start protecting these children.

 

[redhen]

Quote:
Allow me to channel Redhen:
Hey! As long as it gets *someone*! Even if it is someone innocent... After all, we have to do something. Think of the children!

LOL.. try again.. you farce.
Take off the goofy turban too... its tacky...