“To demand that a person pee in a cup whenever you wish him to, without a documented reason to suspect that he has been using an illegal drug, is intolerable in our republic. You are saying to him, "I wonder if you are not behaving in a way that I approve of. Convince me that you indeed are". " Alexander Shulgin.
One of my friends showed me this and we had debated on whether it is ethical for an employer to have random drug tests to see if employees are doing drugs on their own time. What do you think?
Friday, September 30, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
HW2
There is a possible cure for cancer, but it may never see the light of day. Dichloroacetic acid(DCA) is believed to be the miracle cure for cancer, but it is not able to be patented, therefore it can't make money. Without funding, research is scarce. Million of lives could possibly be saved, but they are being ignored because there is no profit.
Here is an article over DCA, with many links inside it: http://www.kipnews.org/2011/05/14/scientists-cure-cancer-but-no-one-takes-notice-dichloroacetic-acid/
Here is an article over DCA, with many links inside it: http://www.kipnews.org/2011/05/14/scientists-cure-cancer-but-no-one-takes-notice-dichloroacetic-acid/
Friday, September 9, 2011
Homework 1
In Europe, it is common to see speed cameras on the road. Two states have already begun using them, and people are wondering if it will become a trend for the rest of the United States. These cameras see if people are speeding, and snap a picture of the speeders licence plate, and sends them a ticket in the mail.
In Maryland, legislation passed a bill that allowed the cameras to be set up around schools and work zones. Supporters for it say that with these cameras in place, it encourages drivers to slow down. It has also been reported that since the cameras have been in place, the roads have been safer with less accidents.
Opposition for the cameras believe that they are an invasion of privacy. They also feel that with the cameras, a person is presumed guilty before a trial, which goes against the constitution. They also believe that the cameras are just a way for local government to make money, but supporters say if they don't want to pay, then don't break the law.
Speeding is against the law, there's no way around it. If a person is caught by a police officer speeding, they know they will get a ticket, but is it right to get a ticket and not even know?
In Maryland, legislation passed a bill that allowed the cameras to be set up around schools and work zones. Supporters for it say that with these cameras in place, it encourages drivers to slow down. It has also been reported that since the cameras have been in place, the roads have been safer with less accidents.
Opposition for the cameras believe that they are an invasion of privacy. They also feel that with the cameras, a person is presumed guilty before a trial, which goes against the constitution. They also believe that the cameras are just a way for local government to make money, but supporters say if they don't want to pay, then don't break the law.
Speeding is against the law, there's no way around it. If a person is caught by a police officer speeding, they know they will get a ticket, but is it right to get a ticket and not even know?
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