MANDATORY TESTS

The Feb. 9 story of Catoosa County magistrate judge accused of using
drugs, pointing guns as well as other bizarre behavior is the best
example one can think of for the need to expand mandatory drug
testing. For some reason, such efforts in the past have been deemed
unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.

Why is it acceptable for 90 percent or more of the working population
to be routinely tested, yet there is an upper stratum that seems to
be, how shall I say, above the law of reason? Don't get me wrong, I'm
not against drug testing. I tested positive once, lost my job and it
eventually turned out to be one of the best things to happen to me. I
just think we need to level the playing field on this issue.

- -- Dwight Hirschinger

Macon