Against Drug Testing Essay

The question has come up many times regarding drug testing in the work force. Should it be done, would it violate a person's rights? You could see it ways, yes and no. I have been drug tested many times for working at loyal care, which is a place that works with the elderly, helping with everyday living, so that they can remain in their homes and not have to go into an assisted living facility. I never had any feelings of having my rights violated, but my feelings are not shared by many people. The feelings of violation might be one of crossing the line in their private life. I agree, but the world we live in is changing and more and more people have problems with drug abuse. If you are interested in doing a job, that requires a drug screen, you must come to realize that it is not a violation of your rights, but could be a violation of someone else's rights. It is a protection for the employer and the people that you will be working with, or working for. It is a protection of for other people. If an employer was to hire someone and that person was on drugs, they could be harming other people. Certain drugs are highly dangerous, not only to the person that takes them, but the person who is around them. Some people addicted to drugs commit horrible crimes to feed their addiction. This would be a violation of the employer, if they did not
Would I want a truck driver driving on the road, under the influence of drugs? Would it be fair if an employee was injured at work due to another employee's negligence by being under the influence of drugs, or alcohol? Take that further and ask yourself if it would be right if an employee was taking drugs, hurt themselves at work and then sued the employer for compensation? You have to prevent such tragedies by drug screening potential employees, and thereby diverting a potential danger to innocent