Hawaii's school teachers and their union, the HSTA, should accept the drug-testing policy they agreed to during contract talks with the state. They should tell the ACLU to drop its threats to sue Gov. Lingle over the plan (governor, hang tough!).

The drug-testing plan is sorely needed. It's good for our students, schools and the betterment of all Hawaii. Call it an investment in the future.

I can only wonder what those teachers who are complaining about the program have to hide. If you're doing illegal drugs, you most definitely are not entitled to a taxpayer-funded job -- especially such an important one!

Tim Sakoda,

Hilo

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