Pubdate: Fri, 19 Jul 2002 Source: Foster's Daily Democrat (NH) Copyright: 2002 Geo. J. Foster Co. Contact: http://www.fosters.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/160 Author: Walter F. Wouk STUDENTS SHOULD STAND UP FOR THEIR RIGHTS, NOT IGNORE THEM Your editorial, "Keep kids safe: Drug tests are another tool," (Foster's Daily Democrat, July 7) ignores the salient point that we are currently engaged in a war against terrorism. A war to defend "American Values." The Bill of Rights are, for all intents and purposes, America's 10 Commandments of Freedom - the bedrock of America's value system. At this critical time in our history, we should be encouraging our children to stand up for their rights - not surrender them. Walter F. Wouk, director The Thomas Paine Project Cobleskill, N.Y. - --- MAP posted-by: Beth