DISPLAY OF RESPONSIBILITY

Drug testing is possible infringement on some people's rights, but we
all must be responsible to see that police officers and others who
serve the public are stable mentally as well as drug free. Our lives
could depend on it. Some drugs can stay in the human body for days and
weeks and my concern is the "use of illegal drugs."

Illegal drugs impair judgment and affect mental health. As far as the
mom who is on Prozac, Zoloft or prescription medication that is needed
for a medical problem, good for her to realize she needs help, but she
too must be responsible while using these medications.

She must remember that she can be drug tested if her driving becomes
impaired, causing serious accident.

As far as drug testing our government officials, this might not be a
bad idea for they are responsible for many decisions we see in our
life. These people make and pass laws that involve our freedoms and
rights. Do we want impaired government officials?

A drug testing policy is needed to show that Payne County is being
responsible and concerned for the public, and also that county
employees are qualified for their jobs.

Roberta E. Brown-Fanning

Glencoe