View Full Version : Drug Testing in Houston Schools
spurs_fan_in_exile
04-17-2006, 10:19 AM
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/chronicle/3797645.html
Does it go to far? Should it go farther? Is it another ineffective offensive in the war on drugs and waste of taxpayer money?
Personally, I think it's a program that sounds great on paper but probably isn't going to change much of anything.
Opinionater
04-17-2006, 10:51 AM
IMHO, parents should test their own kids so we can use those tax dollars in a more productive way.
Jekka
04-17-2006, 11:01 AM
Well, if nothing else, it's a great way to keep at-risk kids away from programs that could possibly enrich their lives. :rolleyes If a student is commited to the after-school activity and not posing as a threat to peers then what would be purpose be of removing them from a program that has the potential to steer them away from self-destructive activities?
It's a poor use of taxes that could be better appropriated to science and art programs that are underfunded. Sounds like they're taking action just to take action instead of finding a lasting solution.
Vashner
04-17-2006, 11:49 AM
It's bullshit. Assumption of guilt.
Johnny_Blaze_47
04-17-2006, 11:57 AM
Well, if nothing else, it's a great way to keep at-risk kids away from programs that could possibly enrich their lives. :rolleyes If a student is commited to the after-school activity and not posing as a threat to peers then what would be purpose be of removing them from a program that has the potential to steer them away from self-destructive activities?
It's a poor use of taxes that could be better appropriated to science and art programs that are underfunded. Sounds like they're taking action just to take action instead of finding a lasting solution.
I pretty much agree with Jekka on all of that.
I think we're moving very quickly to a slippery-slope on control of students with programs like this, although I do recognize the need to do something.
I don't remember the numbers off the top of my head, but San Marcos HS had some very high numbers for drug possession in the last police count.
JoeChalupa
04-17-2006, 12:03 PM
I'll assume that the "Just Say No" program is not working.
SpursWoman
04-17-2006, 12:06 PM
I'll assume that the "Just Say No" program is not working.
When I was in high school, we used to party quite regularly with one of the biggest pot-heads/drunks I knew at the time....the D.A.R.E. president. :spin
JoeChalupa
04-17-2006, 12:09 PM
When I was in high school, we used to party quite regularly with one of the biggest pot-heads/drunks I knew at the time....the D.A.R.E. president. :spin
That sounds NORML to me. :angel
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