Millburn NJ to randomly drug test students, use drug sniffing dogs to search school (schools, income)

[BobKovacs]

What'll probably happen is, you'll have plenty of parents supporting the program, since they all think that "their little angel" couldn't possibly be on drugs- especially in a high $$ town like Millburn. Once Little Johnny gets tossed out of school because they find dope in his system, that's when the lawsuits will start flying because Little Johnny's life has been destroyed by his inability to finish high school.

[clevedark]

I don't think you get expelled for being under the influence or in possession of drugs in school. Maybe for repeated drug dealing or repeated offenses....

Honestly, after thinking about it a little bit, if it were my kids going to that school I'd be THRILLED to have drug sniffing dogs. There'd be no excuse for drug use or possession at school which is a very good thing. It seems draconian, but it's an end to a means.

I keep hearing about drug dealing in the high school in my town and I would love it if it were handled definitively like this.

[frankgn87]

if ya have nothing to hide, you have no issues. I don't see a problem with this. Wished every school did it

[EB2]

When I was in middle and high school (and my high school was in an area much like Millburn), police would check our lockers, and dogs would come through and sniff our bags/items.

I don't see anything wrong with it.

[NJmmadude]

It's a good idea. The more they can do to put a dent in the drug game, the better.

Regarding rights and lawsuits, I always say that there is an inverse relationship between people's focus on their rights and their focus on their responsibilities. The idiot parents who scream, kick, yell and hit speed dial to get their attorney on the phone (because Billy's rights are being infringed upon) are likely the same parents who are grandmaster finger-pointers, and refuse to acknowledge any responsibility for keeping Billy off of drugs in the first place.

[Irish Eyes]

Well, I would have hated it when I was in high school. Which is precisely why it's a good idea.

[nowitsshowtime]

I'd be ok with having the drug sniffing dogs, but actually testing them is a bit to far

[clevedark]

I would love it if my kids got tested in HS. What a great way to allow kids to say no without losing face among their peers.

[GiantRutgersfan]

Originally Posted by clevedark

I would love it if my kids got tested in HS. What a great way to allow kids to say no without losing face among their peers.

I am shocked at some of the responses in favor of this. Although i probably shouldnt be with the way a lot of people think these days

[tahiti]

Originally Posted by BobKovacs

What'll probably happen is, you'll have plenty of parents supporting the program, since they all think that "their little angel" couldn't possibly be on drugs- especially in a high $$ town like Millburn. Once Little Johnny gets tossed out of school because they find dope in his system, that's when the lawsuits will start flying because Little Johnny's life has been destroyed by his inability to finish high school.

me thinks this is absolutely spot on.