Why is drinking a few beers after work to wind down the day socially acceptable but smoking a joint isn't? (laws, constitution)

[usayit]

Originally Posted by 1AngryTaxPayer

My Company only tests if they have an accident during work hours. Then they test the entire department. So, even if weed is legal in the State or City you can still lose your job. You can also still get popped by Federal employees at a check point or on the water.

So to me, nope not worth it.

Yeh.. certainly would leave it up to the company. I would expect a professional trucker, esp one that hauls hazardous materials, go through alcohol/whatever testing and risk their license with any substance.

Want to enjoy alcohol and/smoke, don't be a truck driver...

[stan4]

Originally Posted by bawac34618

Why is drinking a few beers after work to wind down the day socially acceptable but smoking a joint isn't?

Your logic is flawed bc most people who think you're a loser for *routinely* unwinding with drugs probably also think you're a loser for unwinding with booze.

I personally don't care what people do in their own homes, but sadly, so many people do this crap in public (drugs/alcohol) and affect other people.

Also, if people require mind-altering substances to self-medicate from their work, deep introspection is required about the job, the lifestyle, and how to approach life differently.

I say this as someone who did realize all *I* was doing to "medicate" away the physical, mental, and emotional unhappiness/dissatisfaction/stress of the work.

Changed jobs and cut back and now don't need to unwind in unhealthy ways. Make less money, yes. But you can't buy health, time, and a sense of well-being.

[usayit]

Originally Posted by Chicano3000X

I get off work, long commute, it’s 8pm by the time I get home.

Dman right I want a cold one. Maybe hit a bar, mingle, hook up with someone. The other night met a girl, we had a good convo and smoked out. If I wanna play sports or hike, that’s a morning thing...

Freedom to live how you choose to live...

(Unless "they" don't like it)

[lionsgators]

The real question is why do you care whether or not something is "socially acceptable"?

[Frank DeForrest]

Originally Posted by lionsgators

The real question is why do you care whether or not something is "socially acceptable"?

Agreed. The question should be where does anyone get the authority to tell someone what they can put into or do to their own body?

[BentBow]

Originally Posted by bawac34618

Why is drinking a few beers after work to wind down the day socially acceptable but smoking a joint isn't?

Depending where you may live, who is to say it isn't.

[BentBow]

Originally Posted by Frank DeForrest

Agreed. The question should be where does anyone get the authority to tell someone what they can put into or do to their own body?

The "you are my property" complex people. They usually hold office, or have a position of authority(over your person)

[Stizzel]

Originally Posted by T-310

Just another dope thread amongst the hundreds he started.

Doesn't seem to be much of an argument against his point

[Finn_Jarber]

Originally Posted by Frank DeForrest

Agreed. The question should be where does anyone get the authority to tell someone what they can put into or do to their own body?

Where do you think the police get the authority to slap cuffs around your wrists. Law Enforcement is given authority.

[Frank DeForrest]

Originally Posted by Finn_Jarber

Where do you think the police get the authority to slap cuffs around your wrists. Law Enforcement is given authority.

Good question, got an answer?