Sarah Joy Quiambao
EDU 210-3003
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November 12, 2013
Cartoon Analysis #10
The cartoon I was assigned to interpret will be analyzed through the usage of
amendments, court cases, news articles, and my personal option. This cartoon
discuss the subject regarding the society we live in now and if the requirement of
drug testing implicate protected privacy rights.
Cartoon #10 depicts the image of a teacher sitting with urine samples on her
desk. On the chalk board is written, “Drug Tests Today.” In the cartoon, the
teacher states, “I liked it better when they left apples on my desk!” I do not blame
the teacher in this cartoon because I as well would rather have apples on my desk
than the urine samples from students.
This cartoon portrays the changing society we live in now and the subject
concerning if students should be obligated to drug testing. Students use to bring
apples for teachers, but now teachers have much more on their plate with the
changing of time. Teachers not only deal with the struggles of educating their
students, but also the personal problems each student obtains. ‘The teacher in thisimpression that if a student truly wants to do drugs while being in an
extracurricular activity, they will do it.
This subject will always be an issue because it deals with the privacy of
students and the importance of deterring students from drug use. Why do we
believe drug tests deter students from using drugs when several studies show that
students will use them regardless? Yes, I do believe that drug testing invades the
privacy of people. However, if'a person knows they are “clean” then there should
be nothing for them to worry about. Joining extracurricular activities are an option
and I believe that if a student does not believe or comply with the rules, they do not
have to join.Works Cited
Davis, M.H. "Facts & Statistics on Random Drug Testing of High School Students.” Everyday
Life. Global Post, n.d. Web. 12 Nov. 2013.
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"The Efe
‘eness of Mandatory-Random Student Drug Testing.” The Effectiveness of
Mandatory-Random Student Drug Testing. Institute of Education Sciences, n.d. Web. 12
Nov. 2013. .
Jacobs, Tom. "10 Supreme Court Cases Every Teen Should Know." The New York Times, 15,
Sept. 2008. Web. 12 Nov. 2013.
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“Landmark Supreme Court Cases About Teens." USCOURTSGOV RSS.N.p., n.d, Web. 12. Nov.
2013.
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‘Vimont, Celia, "Study Finds Random Drug Testing Doesn't Deter High School Students’
Substance Use." The Partnership at Drugfrecorg. N.p., 6 Sept. 2013. Web. 12 Nov. 2013,
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