The Test

In about 45 minutes I have to go be screened for drug use. I've never taken a drug test before, and it's stirring up all sorts of thoughts. The first is the belief I've had all along, that drug testing is immoral and should be illegal. The second is that going to this place and assuming the position makes me feel like I'm guilty when I know I'm not. I wonder if anyone I know is going to see me go into this office and know why I'm there. I think that even taking this test could ruin my reputation. I think that unless there's good cause to believe that I might be using, I shouldn't be subjected to this.

It makes me not want the job, really, because walking in and knowing that I'm suspect and untrustworthy by virtue of the fact that I want this job frustrates the hell out of me.

So, wish me luck. Not for the test, silly, I'll pass unless they're testing for excessive consumption of string cheese, but that I can get past being angry about having my rights violated.

Yeah, I know, all you bar applicants and passers, no state action = no violation of rights. But doesn't it feel like a violation anyway?

And PS - I can live with the liquid screening, but there's no way someone's putting a needle in my arm without a warrant.