DRUG TESTING DOESN'T INFRINGE ON CIVIL RIGHTS

I've been following the story regarding the Hawai'i State Teachers
Association and the proposed contract, which would provide for
substantial raises for our teachers, but would require submission to
random or for-cause drug testing.

I've heard several people, through the media, express concerns that
submitting to random drug testing would "infringe upon their civil rights."

As I understand it, the drug tests detect the use of illegal drugs --
since when is using illegal drugs a civil right?

If our teachers are obeying the law with regard to drugs, then they
have nothing to fear by submitting to random drug testing.

I fully support more of my tax money going to our teachers -- they
certainly deserve it -- but I would remind them they are responsible
for the safety and well-being of our children during the school day,
and that demands that they be clean and sober.

Chuck Little

Makiki