Pubdate: Wed, 7 Jan 2004 Source: Cincinnati Enquirer (OH) Copyright: 2004 The Cincinnati Enquirer Contact: http://enquirer.com/today/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/86 Author: Jon-Paul Kroger DRUG-TEST ALL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, TOO The trend toward zero-tolerance policies for alcohol and other drug abuse is on the rise. Mandatory drug testing of students involved in extracurricular activities, pre-employment/random drug testing of employees by corporations, and scarlet-letter plates for DUI offenders are a few of the examples. President Bush supports mandatory drug testing of all students regardless of participation in any after-school activities. I suggest a need for mandatory drug testing of all public employees. That means every local, state and federal representative, including the president, must submit to testing. Those advocating such strict policies surely have nothing to hide. Anyone objecting should provide a written statement to their constituents as to why they should not be tested. Jon-Paul Kroger Independence - --- MAP posted-by: Beth Wehrman