[thoughtomator]

Either you own your body or the government does - it can't be both ways. In the case of being in the military, you are essentially consenting to have the government own your body for the enlistment period. For civilians that is not the case. Private employers shouldn't be able to demand that ownership, either.

[MikefromOhio]

For civilians that is not the case. Private employers shouldn't be able to demand that ownership, either.

It's a street that goes both ways. I wish you would realize that. Sure they don't own your body, but they DO have the option of not hiring you. Companies especially have some of the same rights as others do. This is like having to wear a tie to work everyday. Bluster all you want, but do you REALLY want a drugged up hippie making estimates on the possible flight paths of a Chinese nuke? I don't. Maybe that would satisfy your Libertarian streak, but it won't make anyone any safer.

Look I understand it sucks. But that is what employers are requiring increasingly. If you don't want to do it, be my guest and I am sure they won't hire you. However, I tend to like being paid more. And I don't see it as a big loss of personal freedom either, but more of a requirement to keep my security clearance.