Pubdate: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 Source: Garden Island (Lihue, HI) Copyright: 2008 Kauai Publishing Co. Contact: http://kauaiworld.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/964 Author: Howard Tolbe DRUG TEST TEACHERS We as parents work very hard and pay taxes. Part of that tax money is to pay professionals to assist us in teaching our children to become successful in life. We also put our trust in teachers to enforce a drug-free environment for our children while in their care ("State, teachers still arguing over random drug testing," The Garden Island, Dec. 20). In every profession, there are requirements and rules, such as drug testing. Drug testing in every profession is to ensure that one is performing their work duties with a clear mind and to prevent incidents or accidents from happening. We as parents and citizens have seen the destruction or harm that one can do while using illegal drugs. So on that note, let's continue to enforce a drug-free environment in our schools and let drug testing in the school systems begin with teachers. Drug testing is painless. As a professional teachers should meet the drug testing requirements. Drug test now! Howard Tolbe 'Ele'ele - --- MAP posted-by: Larry Seguin