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From: mcgurrin@MITRE.ARPA
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Subject: drug testing
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Date: Tue, 19-Aug-86 22:25:23 EDT
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I am not on this mailing list, so I don't know what discussion may
have proceeded this, but I am concerned about the current move to
require mandatory, universal drug tests of gov't employees and defense
contractor employees.  I feel that this is a violation of basic rights
on several grounds.  I am interested in hearing from others who feel
this way (or even from those who disagree).  I am attempting to
organize a letter writing and petition drive on this issue.  The text
of the petition reads,

We, the undersigned, oppose mandatory drug tests, whether in
government or private industry.  We agree with the proponents of drug
testing that drug use has no place in the work place, but this
worthwhile goal does not justify violating basic rights of privacy or
basic constitutional rights.  We are opposed to testin of any persons
where no justifiable suspicion or evidence of drug use exists.  We
urge state and federal legislators to enact legislation barring
mandatory drug tests as a condition of employment.

I would especially like to hear from anyone wishing to sign and/or
help distribute the petition.  Please reply directly to me via ARPANET
or voice phone (703)-883-5581 (days).  Thanks for your time.
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