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Redding--13 yr old underwear-search case

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July 08, 2009, 10:03
JAS
Redding--13 yr old underwear-search case
Why does Justice Thomas make so much sense and get no support? Is he(and me I guess) so far from center that he has lost reason?

I have a 12 year old and, on the evidence here, would totally support the discrete nature of the search by members of the same sex. Girl or boy, it makes no difference. Isn't it time to give educators more support and stop undermining what they do? The majority really could have said more to excuse the staff.

Even if the majority's knowlege-of-drugs-in-underwear-requirement is somewhat palatable, the requirement of dangerous drugs seems wholly unprincipled.

JAS

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July 08, 2009, 10:21
suzannewest
I agree. The TDCAA analysis was on point when it questioned what is meant by dangerous drugs exactly? In my previous community, the prescription drugs at school were rampant. They weren't scary sounding like heroin, but every bit as strong / dangerous, especially if taken by some kid before he goes out onto the P.E. field in 100 degree weather or if taking some other meds that so many kids these days are on.