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

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