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    Quote Originally Posted by Stylo View Post
    Stupid question. When was last time you went to work drunk ? Or, one of your workmates turned up drunk ?

    Happens every day I guess give me a break.
    Why would you think that your co-workers would suddenly start operating their machinery while stoned if the vote passes?

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    [QUOTE=Stylo;1131166147

    This referendum is non-binding anyway so, not much chance . Just saying.[/QUOTE]

    It's just a pre-election distraction and as useful as the Key flag referendum - actually the Key one was even more useless waste of time and money.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Katman View Post
    Why would you think that your co-workers would suddenly start operating their machinery while stoned if the vote passes?
    It's not a vote, Its a referendum. It won't pass as it's non binding mate. Fact.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stylo View Post
    It's not a vote, Its a referendum.
    You should probably look up the definition of the word 'referendum'.

    A referendum is a vote.

    referendum
    /ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/

    noun
    noun: referendum; plural noun: referenda; plural noun: referendums
    a general vote by the electorate on a single political question which has been referred to them for a direct decision.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stylo View Post
    Stupid question. When was last time you went to work drunk ? Or, one of your workmates turned up drunk ?

    Happens every day I guess give me a break.
    More common than you would think.

    Great time to test is just after lunch as well.
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    but once again you proved me wrong.
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    I was hit by one such driver while remaining in the view of their mirror.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Katman View Post
    You should probably look up the definition of the word 'referendum'.

    A referendum is a vote.
    Votes mean nothing when they are non binding. As this one is.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stylo View Post
    Stupid question. When was last time you went to work drunk ? Or, one of your workmates turned up drunk ?

    Happens every day I guess give me a break.
    No, not at all. If any stupidity is attributable it's to your assumption that if it were to be legalised people would be smoking it before or during work. There is no basis for that assumption other than to draw on the fact that maybe a few already do despite its current legal status. I'll give you that. But only if you give me that people have caused workplace accidents under the influence of alcohol, legally obtained prescription pills etc.

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    Quote Originally Posted by onearmedbandit View Post
    No, not at all. If any stupidity is attributable it's to your assumption that if it were to be legalised people would be smoking it before or during work. There is no basis for that assumption other than to draw on the fact that maybe a few already do despite its current legal status. I'll give you that. But only if you give me that people have caused workplace accidents under the influence of alcohol, legally obtained prescription pills etc.
    Leave you to it then Oab, no assumption forwarded or garnered. Remember talking to you at the Drags at Ruapuna a few years ago. Black Gen 2 Hayabusa.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stylo View Post
    Leave you to it then Oab, no assumption forwarded or garnered. Remember talking to you at the Drags at Ruapuna a few years ago. Black Gen 2 Hayabusa.

    Good day, managed a low 10 next to a ZX14. I won. My Birthday too.
    I don't think you understand what I'm saying. Why assume that all of a sudden people are going to be smoking weed at work or before just because it's legalised? You had a point when you said ' When was last time you went to work drunk ? Or, one of your workmates turned up drunk?', most people don't (some idiots do however). So why the different expectation on marijuana consumption?

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    Quote Originally Posted by onearmedbandit View Post
    I don't think you understand what I'm saying. Why assume that all of a sudden people are going to be smoking weed at work or before just because it's legalised? You had a point when you said ' When was last time you went to work drunk ? Or, one of your workmates turned up drunk?', most people don't (some idiots do however). So why the different expectation on marijuana consumption?
    I personally would expect a spike as it's "new & exciting" & people are coming to terms with what you can/can't do etc but then I expect it to drop back to booze type levels maybee slightly above given the ease of carry/use but not substantial as I expect like booze most will know when to partake.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Katman View Post
    Why would you think that your co-workers would suddenly start operating their machinery while stoned if the vote passes?
    The key word there is "Start" ... and how many NZ wide are operating "Machinery" now ... Drunk (or 'Under the influence") .. ??

    The time of the day matters little. As the saying goes ... "Some results (of alcohol and/or drug use) may vary" ...

    And if you think it's not happening now ... your world must be very small ...
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    Quote Originally Posted by onearmedbandit View Post
    ... most people don't (some idiots do however). So why the different expectation on marijuana consumption?
    Ask an idiot ... and their numbers seem to be growing ...

    Increased drug testing (as well as the breath test) roadside will naturally occur (with more positive results found) ... and THAT will soon be "News" (surprise surprise) ...
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    Quote Originally Posted by nzspokes View Post
    ... Great time to test is just after lunch as well.
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    Quote Originally Posted by FJRider View Post
    The key word there is "Start" ... and how many NZ wide are operating "Machinery" now ... Drunk (or 'Under the influence") .. ??

    The time of the day matters little. As the saying goes ... "Some results (of alcohol and/or drug use) may vary" ...

    And if you think it's not happening now ... your world must be very small ...
    After any incident in some workplaces, Drug and Alc testing is mandatory.

    Have investigated things like dropping full pallets of 1L bottles of drinks from 2 bays high. They didnt pass testing.
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    but once again you proved me wrong.
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    I was hit by one such driver while remaining in the view of their mirror.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nzspokes View Post
    After any incident in some workplaces, Drug and Alc testing is mandatory.

    Have investigated things like dropping full pallets of 1L bottles of drinks from 2 bays high. They didnt pass testing.
    I have seen such/similar "Accidents" occur ... and I also have seen drug/alcohol use before/during a work day ... with NO incidents.

    My current workplace is in an area with plenty of natural hazards. Somebody with a drug or alcohol impairment might simply endanger my life ... with just a simple mistake in judgement (as if they don't already) ...

    Some days the weather is my biggest worry.

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