Providing a safe environment for students to learn is the greatest respect that can be given to our children. The minority side of an issue usually tends to be the most vocal, so I felt compelled to respond to some of the letters and columns printed. I have read some catch phrases with very little substance to back them up in these articles, such as "Guilty until proven innocent." The only explanation for this headline I could find in Ben Bartlett's (March 22) column is that preventative measures automatically imply guilt.

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