Bigman,
I agree with your sentiments about abiding by local laws et al; I have no problem obeying local laws and customs.
However,
If I`m going to visit China tomorrow for eg.....then for sure I am not going to take/drink/smoke something which may cause a problem...why..? cause I don`t know whats banned or is`nt<sic> banned.
So how many days does it take for various substances to be clear of the physiology. How much notice do you have for your travel arrangements.
As an real example; I had a call on Saturday afternoon about a job in Kuwait. I can't do it because I am starting another job tomorrow, but farmed it off to a collegue who travelled yesterday.
I can and have had six hours notice for travel to various places around the globe for business. Would have been a bit of a pain if I took the job but had a nasty headache on Saturday morning.
then I abide by what their laws are...weather<sic> I like them or not....if I don`t like em I`m free to leave
That's my point. I am FULLY prepared to abide by THEIR laws WHILE ON THEIR SOIL. I should not expect to have to pro-actively engage in watching my Codeine (for example; could have just as easily used many other over-the-counter examples) intake JUST IN CASE I get a job there or have to travel through.
As It happens I will be transitting in July (NOT MY CHOICE) on my way to Beijing; maybe I need to detox and buy a new set of luggage.
Note to Self: avoid the poppy-seed bagels at LHR when airside(don't need four years in jail)
