BETTER TAKE MORE NOTICE OF DRUG PROBLEMS IN SCHOOLS

The Editor,

Illicit drugs are a problem that affects society, especially every
public school in this province. It's time for teachers, principals and
school board officials to further educate kids on the dangers of doing
drugs and why they can ruin a person's life. If teens don't hear the
truth about how drugs will screw up their chances of having successful
futures, they will commit crimes to feed their habits or sit on the
couch for the rest of their lives.

When I attended high school, there were many problems associated with
drugs, especially pot. Every morning, kids would show up high and ask
to be excused from class only to go out and fire up a joint in the
smoke pit. I smelled dope from miles away in the halls, but none of
the staff seemed to take notice. The administration was quite aware
that a lot of students smuggled dope and sold it between classes, yet
they turned a blind eye. Did I mention teachers allowed kids to give
presentations on legalizing marijuana? Ultimately, the administrators
were in denial, as they devoted their agenda to polishing the school's
public image.

I might also add that many of these potheads earned driver's licences
at young ages but got into bad accidents because they were stoned
behind the wheel. I hope the government never legalizes pot. After
all, it's a dangerous drug and there's no reason why anyone should
smoke it.

M. Brian