Pubdate: Fri, 20 Apr 2001
Source: Daily Herald (IL)
Copyright: 2001 The Daily Herald Company
Contact:  http://www.dailyherald.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/107
Author: Susan Wilson
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/dare.htm (DARE)
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v01/n633/a07.html

THIS MOTHER SUPPORTS THE DARE PROGRAM

This letter is in response to the letter by Carpentersville Trustee 
John Noverini.

As a parent of a child who has been through Drug Abuse Resistance 
Education, I believe the program can make a difference.

My daughter, now 17, was taught much more than "winners don't use drugs."

She also was taught the dangers of alcohol, tobacco and peer 
pressure, which I believe encourages and glamorizes drug usage more 
than any DARE class ever could. My daughter is carrying these lessons 
with her into adulthood.

The DARE program also offers the children a chance to build a rapport 
with the police officers in a positive way.

As a tax-paying citizen of the village, I believe the expense of the 
three new officers is justified.

Susan Wilson

Carpentersville
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