Pubdate: Fri, 26 Oct 2007 Source: Honolulu Star-Bulletin (HI) Copyright: 2007 Honolulu Star-Bulletin Contact: http://www.starbulletin.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/196 Author: Christopher Murphy DRUG TESTING OK IF YOU GET GOVERNMENT PAY Regarding the Oct. 21 letter on drug-testing teachers that suggested parents also undergo drug testing: There is a difference between the parents and teachers of school-age children. The parents are not receiving a pay check from the government (except for those on government aid). If the teachers do not wish to be tested for drugs, there are many jobs doing other things or teaching in other states. The parents who are on any form of government assistance should be tested also. If they don't want to be tested, they don't need to take the money. Christopher Murphy, Wahiawa - --- MAP posted-by: Derek