Pubdate: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 Source: Garden Island (Lihue, HI) Copyright: 2008 Kauai Publishing Co. Contact: http://kauaiworld.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/964 Author: Howard Tolbe TEACHERS, NOT SCHOOLS, SHOULD PAY FOR DRUG TESTING In response to lisakauai's letter, "Who pays for drug test?" from Dec. 27: You teachers are already in a very high paying profession. So, why not pay for your drug testing out of your own pockets? Do not take it from the school's budget. There have been too many times teachers have been caught with drugs in their possession. Some used it themselves, and some sell for their own gains. Who did they sell the drugs to? I hope not our students while in school. As for the supplies for students, maybe it should put on the list of things that parents should purchase for their children's need throughout the school year, such as blank CDs, a ream of paper, and so on. I'm sure that the budget and the money spent out of the teachers' pockets for supplies that you mentioned in your letter is one of the least concern to the governor and the people. I think our concern is safety for our students and yourselves. Also, to know that a teacher is teaching with a clear mind and performing their work as professionals by setting a good example while our students are around them. Howard Tolbe 'Ele'ele - --- MAP posted-by: Larry Seguin