A number of critical airline staff have tested positive for hardcore drugs and alcohol while on the job, leaving passengers concerned about the protocols in place to keep them safe in the air. At least 14 Australian airline and airport employees operating in 'safety sensitive' roles came to work affected by alcohol and drugs in 2015, according to The Daily Telegraph. Three ground staff were found with traces of cannabis and methamphetamine in their system, an engineer tested positive for cocaine and a student pilot tested positive for cannabis. [continues 408 words]
A plan to provide drug users with syringes in order that we might prevent the spread of AIDS among them -- what's next? Shall we equip armed robbers with bullet-resistant vests? Whatever buffoon or council of buffoonery that came up with this idea lacks all foresight and any common sense. Let us scrutinize closely these people who would have been the recipients of our help. If we cannot trust them to take care of themselves or their own children, how can we trust them to dispose of needles properly? [continues 147 words]
