SCHOOLS SHOULDN'T REQUIRE DRUG TESTS

Re: Drug Testing Not Best Method to Stop Usage, Dec. 10 Times Editorial:

I have two sons who are both athletes, one with great promise. I
strongly oppose drug testing. I am greatly offended that the school
would even consider making my boys pee in a cup to prove their innocence.

If a teacher or coach ever suspected my sons of using drugs, it
would be their moral obligation to tell me, and I would take
whatever actions I needed to. It is not the school's job to catch my
boys doing drugs or not doing drugs. It is my job. And my job starts
with knowing their friends, the parents of their friends, and
sending everyone a clear message that drugs and alcohol are
unacceptable. I will cut off any friendship that violates my rules
and my expectations.

And my expectations are no drugs, and no drug testing.

Tresa Watson

Spring Hill