Over 29 years of fanhood Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 I work for NYS and my employer has a Zero tolerance policy when it comes to illegal drugs.... If I were to be found guilty of possession, I would be terminated..... Excuse me for believing professional athletes are not above the law..... If the rest of us have to obey the laws of our states and country, why shouldn't NFL players? Can you run a 4.3 40 and earn a large crop patio millions in TV revenues??? Sorry dude.
Herb62 Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 How long before cocaine violations are relaxed? It was once used for it's medicinal value as well. This is a slippery slope. How do you justify alcohol being legal when it kills, injures and endangers far more lives than pot. Your probably OK with burning witches as well.
Clippers of Nfl Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 Come on, man, seriously? Cant weed all just get along?
GG Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 We're gonna need more concession stands... And you think that Jacobs interest in the team is a coincidence?
Not at the table Karlos Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 How long before cocaine violations are relaxed? It was once used for it's medicinal value as well. This is a slippery slope. smh That's not the reason. And white collar people rarely take drug tests anyway. are you serious?
truth on hold Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 (edited) It's about time, not just for the NFL but for the US as well. I agree. And I don't even use it (Hate smoke of any kind). But this is silly for something that's used so pervasively throughout society and a "drug" whose effect is no more, if not less, than alcohol. Sick of it being treated like 3rd degree manslaughter. Edited May 14, 2014 by Joe_the_6_pack
The Wiz Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 Sweet- they'll be selling it at games? Finally a move to really help grow the fan base! But cigarette and cigar smoking will still be illegal.
Kellyto83TD Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 About time. There is no performance enhancement from weed and states where two NFL teams play have legalized it. Next it will be crack, then Meth then whatever else the liberals want passed
The Wiz Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 I agree. And I don't even use it (Hate smoke of any kind). But this is silly for something that's used so pervasively throughout society and a "drug" whose effect is no more, if not less, than alcohol. Sick of it being treated like 3rd degree manslaughter. Along with piracy. I'm so sad that I'm a millionaire and 4% of internet users know how to get my music/movie without paying for it. Next it will be crack, then Meth then whatever else the liberals want passed I never knew crack and meth were used medically.
truth on hold Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 Next it will be crack, then Meth then whatever else the liberals want passed Actually the most economically conversative politicians like ron paul want no drug laws because they think the govt shouldnt be telling people what they can and can't put in their bodies. They also point to the horrificly high costs of the so-called war on drugs (including our prison population) as the true cost to society.
Rocky Landing Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 Next it will be crack, then Meth then whatever else the liberals want passed Wouldn't that be more of a libertarian agenda?
3rdand12 Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 If you can point to anything that suggests NFL players are getting stacks of get out of jail free cards, please do. I don't think they are letting them slide by the law. Any legal issues are the responsibility of law enforcement and the courts. There are many, many employers who don't drug test. I have yet to be drug tested for a job. As a contracted worker i was required to take and pass a drug screening for each and every job site . I did this for about six years. Some of the contracts were less than six months. I pee'd a lot. Did not seem all that hard to me. And although i was payed well for my skill set , i was not payed as NFL players are paid. i dont understand why they cant just develop self disciplne during their careers . After words self medicate away. i dont care for the sympathy for chronic pain either . You choose your path. Dont wanna get hurt dont play hard with things that hit back. This rule is f'n childish. Million dollar emplyees getting coddled . well done Mother Goodell Actually the most economically conversative politicians like ron paul want no drug laws because they think the govt shouldnt be telling people what they can and can't put in their bodies. They also point to the horrificly high costs of the so-called war on drugs (including our prison population) as the true cost to society. Thats more reasonable. Levels the playing field ( pun)
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 Next it will be crack, then Meth then whatever else the liberals want passed its going to happen so you better get use to it. oh and FYI it's got nothing to do with being a liberal or conservative. And even though you don't want to believe it, there are a lot of conservative who toke up. Actually the most economically conversative politicians like ron paul want no drug laws because they think the govt shouldnt be telling people what they can and can't put in their bodies. They also point to the horrificly high costs of the so-called war on drugs (including our prison population) as the true cost to society. I mentioned that in the PPP they refuse to accept the reality of it.
nucci Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 Next it will be crack, then Meth then whatever else the liberals want passed What a ridiculous comment.
CodeMonkey Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 When you say forbids alcohol, you mean at all? Like no beers on the weekend? For alcohol its like cigs, cant have any onsite. Plus you can't drink offsite then go back to work (like at lunch).
3putt Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) This is about nfl brand dollars. They bankroll a movie whose plot involvesa moribound franchise that rises from the ashes through draft magic. And then life imitates art and that franchise depicted in the movie finds its savior only to learn their most dynamic receiver is going to sit for a weed violation. Manziel or Hoyer are screwed without Gordon. And I don't believe for one minute that they trade us their pick if they did not believe the league wasn't going to go easy on Gordon. A scrambling JFF in College Station is one thing. A scrambling JFF in Heinz field could end up a homicide. Edited May 15, 2014 by 3putt
oman128 Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) Call me old school, but I don't get why players need to smoke weed. Just because society is changing its views and weed doesn't mean the NFL has to. These guys are supposed to be role models to kids but those role model guys are fewer and fewer. Edited May 15, 2014 by oman128
bowery4 Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 I hope everyone will continue to support the NFL's Puff, Pass & Kick youth competitions. You weren't supposed to leak that. :worthy: LMFAO! Way less fights in the stands and parking lots too! The first events after the Washington preseason game which opened the stadium for me were big concerts and there were, in effect very large weed concessions. Guys with signs (and boxes of weed at their feet) that said nickel 5$ , dime 10$ lid 15$ ounce 20$ for Mexican and slightly higher for Colombian. Some of them also had acid and other assorted goodies. They stopped letting this practice continue in 75 when Mike Ameko (sp?) was the new sheriff (Rolling Stones concert was one big bust land, man) one of my friends got arrested and jailed for 15 years for coke. Surprise enforcement was never fair, BTW I don't ever remember there being fights at those events.
PromoTheRobot Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 I bet the rule change doesn't apply to synthetic marihuana, only the real stuff. No one would smoke synthetic if real weed was legal.
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