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ForkNdaRoad

Would you give your employer a genetic sample or would you prefer to pay the penalty of several thousand dollars?

Just curious as to how many people even realize this is making its way through Congress.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/house-republicans-let-employers-demand-100034946.html

Posted - March 10, 2017
Tag : Bend Over and Cough

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  • 3191
    Neither, I would no longer be employed there.
      March 10, 2017 4:01 PM MST
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  • 1002
    These frickin people are relentless Boz, I truly put nothing past our legislators.
      March 10, 2017 4:41 PM MST
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  • 3191
    Nor do I. The repeal and replace effort needs to be scrutinized as they move forward. Thanks for posting this.
      March 10, 2017 4:54 PM MST
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  • 1002
    Just knew there was some major bs lurking in the background, right? The days of these clowns sneaking past the radar are long over ;)
      March 10, 2017 4:58 PM MST
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  • 3191
    As we were talking about the other day...it's not the hot topic of the day that's most important, but what is being slid past while everyone's attention is diverted.
      March 10, 2017 5:15 PM MST
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  • 1002
    I expect we'll see many examples like this with the way Trump likes to ignite fires as a distraction.
      March 10, 2017 5:44 PM MST
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  • 3191
    Credit where due...Trump positively excels at creating distractions.
      March 10, 2017 6:20 PM MST
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  • 1002
    Undeniable, as well as Obama played maestro to reactionaries and that's saying something!
      March 10, 2017 6:25 PM MST
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  • 3191
    HA HA HA!
      March 10, 2017 6:30 PM MST
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  • 314
    I'm with Bozette.  Not a chance in hell I'd hand over my genetic information....or pay some exorbitant extortion fee!
      March 10, 2017 4:37 PM MST
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  • 1002

    I hear that, same for me. They must be yearning for people to come out into the streets. This is definitely a path to that end.

    Jeez, haven't seen you in ages, how the heck are ya?

      March 10, 2017 4:42 PM MST
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  • 314
    Doin' good, Fork...doin' good.  Great to see you too! Life treatin' you and yours well?
      March 10, 2017 4:50 PM MST
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  • 1002
    Good to hear. Well, myself and my family are in safe and in good health, so I can't complain. Thanks for asking :)
      March 10, 2017 5:00 PM MST
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  • 5808
    wow
    I just noticed that
    it's kept quiet
    while it makes it way into law
    Say what?
    Companies will require Genetic testing
    for new employees?
    For what reason?
    What does it matter what Genetic we are?
    ,,,,,Speaks of Racial profiling,,,,,
    oooh the R word again.
    Trumpism gives me a sour stomach
      March 10, 2017 5:14 PM MST
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  • 1002
    That's the basic MO. Truth is, the republican party has a long and well-documented history of what are truly the most despicable rights violations imaginable. I suspect there would be a helluva lot more to this *were* they absolutely certain that no one was watching. Be sure, this is a test-fire to see what they can slip through. This post was edited by ForkNdaRoad at March 10, 2017 5:48 PM MST
      March 10, 2017 5:48 PM MST
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  • If true the may be a more serious reason behind this ... In the past the courts have given ownership of genetic material to those who discover it, not those who own it ... Think about all those people who are naturally immune to doors etc, of the rare ones who can live with the HIV virus but it never progreess to AIDS ... Be afraid, be very afraid
      March 10, 2017 5:18 PM MST
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  • 1002

    Nice catch, that's an excellent point.

    Folks were so quick to jump behind the Citizens United ruling, they'll get what they begged for...

      March 10, 2017 5:51 PM MST
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  • Thanks ... It's my cynical nature at work :)
      March 10, 2017 5:55 PM MST
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  • 1002
    Cynicism and vigilance aren't so far removed :)
      March 10, 2017 6:02 PM MST
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  • Never thought of it like that.. but true
      March 10, 2017 6:04 PM MST
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  • 7795
    Instead of a genetic sample, I can give my employer the finger.
      March 10, 2017 5:18 PM MST
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  • 1002
    We can only hope the vast majority of people follow suit, that's the only correct response to such nonsense.
      March 10, 2017 5:52 PM MST
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  • 3907
    Hello F:

    It's unconstitutional on its face..  You can't be searched without a warrant being issued and only upon probable cause...  Yes, I know the law authorizes your employer to search you and not the government, but if the government is REQUIRING it, then they'll need a warrant..

    Wouldn't it be nice if Trump and the hordes of right wingers in congress READ the Constitution now and then???

    excon
      March 10, 2017 5:33 PM MST
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  • 1002

    Is it? According to our courts, corporations are just like you and me. Of course I agree with you completely, but still, the judicial *branch* doesn't seem entirely on-board the individual rights train of late.

    Ex, to be honest, I don't think he has the smallest clue how insidious the legislative process can truly be. These jack-wagons will eat his lunch. Even if he had the best of intentions (which I don't grant by a long shot), he'd likely sign just about anything put before him to maintain the charade that he's in control, knows what he's doing and is fulfilling his promises. I think he is truly that invested in the delusion that no one gets the better of Don.

    This post was edited by ForkNdaRoad at March 10, 2017 6:27 PM MST
      March 10, 2017 5:57 PM MST
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