PROTECTING CHILDREN OF HAWAI'I NOT SHAMEFUL

This is in response to Mel McKeague's letter (May 5) regarding his
opposition to random drug testing for Hawai'i's teachers.

As a seventh-grade student and a military child, I am appalled you
would suggest that asking teachers to take part in random drug tests
is un-American.

My father has served in the U.S. Navy for more than 16 years. All
military service members (including my dad) are subject to random drug
testing, regardless of rank. This policy helps ensure that the U.S.
remains "the land of the free and home of the brave."

Many people in many noble professions participate in drug testing. The
only shame these tests bring is to those whose drug abuse has been
exposed.

People who use illegal drugs do not belong in our schools.

Unless you have something to hide, there is no downside to the
testing.

I know I would be very upset if I came to class one day and my teacher
was high on drugs.

There is no shame in protecting the children of Hawai'i.

Stephanie Stoner,

Honolulu