I think it is a joke and another example of schools trying to be parents. If a parent wants their kid tested, then go get him or her tested, but why does the school need to do this. Spend the money on education not on drug testing.
I'm certainly not for kids doing drugs, but I think the school testing them is a drastic overstep. In a time when we cut teachers and programs because we don't have enough money, we want to spend money on drug testing.
I realize this is a hard stand to take because it seems pro-drugs, but understand that this stand is not. I just do not think that if a student wants to do extra-curricular activities, schools have the right to make them submit to drug testing.
I agree that schools should have the right to search students' bags, lockers, cars, etc. for obvious safety reasons, but the drug testing thing to me is overboard.
I apologize in advance for being such a "flamming liberal."
