Originally Posted by
SonicFlyer
Except that when the rules make no sense, are over-bearing/heavy handed, or are irrational, then it simply breeds contempt for the rules.
Its worse than that though....
What is considered “alcohol abuse”?
1) The guy who gets hammered once a year on New Years Eve with a BAC of 0.20%?
2) The guy who is a “weekend warrior” and does 4-5 shots every Saturday with a BAC of 0.10%
3) The guy who just HAS to have a nightcap every single night, but never attains a high BAC?
None of these 3 examples violate the law and endanger the public. Why should pilots be treated differently by using a substance that is perfectly legal for adults to consume vs a surgeon or other professional in a safety sensitive position??
Marijuana...on the other hand, absolutely legal to prohibit, but even heavy boozing as long as you aren’t violating the law I just don’t see