Ex-drug users may be allowed in Australia's military how do you feel about this??
450876
I think it is a good idea. Kind of like a boot camp lol. It will teach them responsibility and give them a better chance at life.
787691
I think they should have to PAY the prison for helping them kick the addiction!!!\n\nWhatever crime these prisoners have committed, Ive no doubt that someone has suffered from it as a consequence, what I want to know is WHO has paid the victims of these crimes THEIR compensation!!!!\n\nAnd if these scumbag criminals get any compensation then it should go towards the victims who suffered from their crimes!!!  \n\nIt actually seems like a good idea to go to prison - Im considering it myself!!!  Why bother working full-time, with kids and studying my nuts off for a degree when I can get off my head on drugs, mug some old ladies and then get chucked in a cell and then claim that going cold turkey was against my human rights!!!  \n\nTalk about putting ideas in peoples head!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
19614
yes they should be allowed in the military.  as long as they dont go around telling people that they are gay and hitting on people why not.  they are out there protecting your ass well you sit at home on Yahoo!answers!  there is nothing wrong with it.
825523
I asked a similar question yesterday and completly agree with everything you say - it really does defy belief.\n\nPlus, what sort of messege does this send? e.g. its ok to take drugs, kill someone and go to prison because when you get there you can either carry on taking drugs living in luxery at the taxpayers expense or sue the state and win loads of cash.\n\nEnough is enough - this government is a complete farce and really has lost the plot, my vote will be going elsewhere (anywhere in fact that is not Labour) at the next election. I hope others do the same.
1009314
my guy came back alive and for that i am thankful.  he is set to redeploy again.  they planted trees on his base for the fallen soldiers from their platoon and it was sad to see the kids out there not wanting to leave those trees because they wanted to be with their parents.  my guy cried like a baby.  yes it is time to pull out and bring them home, for moral reasons not for political.
983489
Not yet it isn't but there are thoughts of doing so, and the costs will rise year on year. It's been tried in the past already. We will get addicts becoming more dependent. Doctors inundated with work. What if some people pretend to be addicts so that they can get supplies in order to get young children 'hooked' on drugs? What if some Doctors start drug dealing? It is open to all kinds of abuse. Money would be better spent trying to prevent people taking drugs in the first place and getting addicts off drugs.  This is a typical example of what's wrong with this Country. What are we trying to do? Give the Police less work? We want a visible Police Force with more manpower to tackle crime, not a nanny force.
223622
Where i  live in BC Canada, it is decrimanalized, and i think it is great. Doctors can also prescribe it. You are allowed to have 3 plants for your own personal use and to carry an ounce on you (more is considered selling, and that is illegal).  The worst the cops can do is take it away. \n\nIt works great because this means are jails aren't over crowded with peaceful stoners, but have room for actual criminals.\n\nI almost prefer this to having it legalized cause i really wouldn't want the government controlling it and putting who knows what in it.
965392
i'm sure some are, but it's not a serious problem like in vietnam.  drugs are available everywhere and someone will be using them.
873097
+ So you would send me back there to fight the hoards of skinny's. I was shot three time delivering food and medical supplies the last time and almost had my ship blown out of the water. They are not very greatfull for the humanitarian efforts we sent last time. Why do you think they have changed in the last 10 years? Do you think the ungratefulls have all moved on? If you are so willing to help why don't you get on a plane and do it or is it someone else's responsibility and you can just sit back and watch us come home in pieces for trying to help. Yes I am bitter about how they are and I for one am not willing to return.
698195
You bet! And, we'll just see what EOE is all about! Sure hope they don't want a piss test beforehand. They might have to call off the war on drugs.
1047610
You bet. The government already is lax in medical care for vets.\nAnd it's not so much physical care as it is mental health care. these guys are seeing their friends blown to bit, shot in the head, but the military thinks that doesn't affect the human mind. hell, serving in peace time is enough to screw someone up for life. I'm still pissed at a chief who made me stand a double watch the night before i was to go into surgery. Bastards.
350776
Sounds great! I wish you luck. I was thinking on similar lines myself. You think these contractors would take in former non-US army personnel? Send me details if you come across any please.
292087
I support you 100%, It may be so hard because of how irresponsible journalism writes the news, or maybe because of a lack of pride for their country, either way brother, you and I both served so these people could have that right, whether we like it or not. I hate them (disrespectful hippies)with all of my American heart, but I would die for their freedom regardless of how I feel, because its Americans like us and them that keep our country going. Semper Fi. As far as MacMoma...what are you talking about "worthy of your respect?", who are you? really, who the hell are you? You wouldn't be allowed to have basic human rights without our "bumbling leaders", old "shotgun" dick and our Brothers and Sisters-in-arms, you would be considered sub-human in most other countries, you should be grateful men and women of the US Armed forces spilled their blood so you could vote, or drive, or even have the right to learn...it is you who should be worried if you are doing enough for OUR respect...
660212
it also depends on the branch. personally i can only speak for the air force when i say that yes they can use it to get discharged...stateside. in Iraq, though, it would be strictly case by case. and, no, they would not get in trouble for it. there would be so much more controversy surrounding the "don't ask, don't tell" rule if they doled out punishments for it. again, i am speaking from an air force standpoint.
51916
Absolutely...if you are old enough to serve in a war, then why can you not go out for a beer??? It is completely insane to me. I served in the military for four years. I was over 21, but had many friends that were not. We were in Iraq for 6 months...Desert Storm, and they could not legally have a beer when they got back to the states??? I do not agree with under age drinking, but if you are serving our country, keeping us safe and free, then by all means, you deserve a drink.
1123715
Everything but the drugs (I hope) may be true, but the military doesn't start wars in the middle of our streets, they save it for poor unfortunate other countries.  And they don't fight over drug selling territories (something illegal), they fight over oil rights (something mostly legal).\n\nOtherwise, you make an interesting point.  Make sure you vote out the thugs in office next november (another difference, since we don't get a vote in who runs the gangs)!
423126
You shall not illegally possess, use or sell any narcotic drug, controlled dangerous substance, or related paraphernalia.   It's against the law if the police catch you transferring this to somebody.