With random urinalysis, there’s a clear choice – either get high or go to jail.

Meaning of the quote

This quote is suggesting that if you are tested randomly for drug use, you have two options: either use drugs and risk going to jail, or avoid using drugs and stay out of trouble. The politician is saying that the consequences are very clear - you can either take drugs and face legal punishment, or choose not to use drugs and avoid that punishment. The message is that there is a simple decision to make when it comes to drug use and random testing.

About Brian Baird

Brian Baird is an American psychologist and politician who served as a U.S. representative for Washington’s 3rd congressional district from 1999 to 2011. After leaving the U.S. House of Representatives, he served as the president of Antioch University Seattle from 2011 to 2015.

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