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http://www.qctimes.com/internal.php?story_id=1023978&t=Local+News&c=2,1023978
Special Report: Marijuana use on the rise
By Cherie Black
Lowlights:
Obviously dangerous people.
They're using specious reasoning and passing it off as success.
"It’s very hard to measure our success and how many times they say no.
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“We know we’re making progress. Go to a DARE graduation and you’ll see what we have done"
If legalization, or even decriminalization were adopted, parents and children might be able to discuss the ramifications of early consumption honestly free from D.A.R.E. propaganda and a new wave of "snitches" being programmed. This program spreads the "snitch" mentality by using positive reinforcement on children who are desperate to fit in and encouraged to report alleged users to "authority" figures.
The program is being dishonest with our children, and fear of being able to discuss the plant with our children at the most important age - teenage years - hinders responsible discussion. And American taxpayers happily fund the bill without asking for accountability and honest statistics to see if the D.A.R.E. program is even effective.
You tell a child not to do something, they will invariably test their boundaries. You educate them openly and they will make the right decision more often than not...
Cuts in special education budgets from schools are being made on a federal level, while the drug war chugs on. No results, no accountability, no quarter given.
Special Report: Marijuana use on the rise
By Cherie Black
Lowlights:
For critics who question DARE’s effectiveness, Hardesty insists the program is making a difference.
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“It’s very easy to show statistics on how many teenagers are using drugs,” she said. “It’s very hard to measure our success and how many times they say no.
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“We know we’re making progress. Go to a DARE graduation and you’ll see what we have done.”
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Rushton said parents and educators need to be aware of the warning signs and take action if they suspect a child is abusing drugs.
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“Bloodshot eyes, increased appetite, a marijuana odor on clothing, lack of concentration and marijuana posters or keychains are just some of the warning signs,” she said. “We’ve got so many resources and information. Parents and school systems really need to educate themselves since this is the leading drug of choice for kids.”
Obviously dangerous people.
They're using specious reasoning and passing it off as success.
"It’s very hard to measure our success and how many times they say no.
.
“We know we’re making progress. Go to a DARE graduation and you’ll see what we have done"
If legalization, or even decriminalization were adopted, parents and children might be able to discuss the ramifications of early consumption honestly free from D.A.R.E. propaganda and a new wave of "snitches" being programmed. This program spreads the "snitch" mentality by using positive reinforcement on children who are desperate to fit in and encouraged to report alleged users to "authority" figures.
The program is being dishonest with our children, and fear of being able to discuss the plant with our children at the most important age - teenage years - hinders responsible discussion. And American taxpayers happily fund the bill without asking for accountability and honest statistics to see if the D.A.R.E. program is even effective.
You tell a child not to do something, they will invariably test their boundaries. You educate them openly and they will make the right decision more often than not...
Cuts in special education budgets from schools are being made on a federal level, while the drug war chugs on. No results, no accountability, no quarter given.
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