Shy Posted November 2, 2002 Share Posted November 2, 2002 [size=1]I write a semi-regular opinions column for my school newspaper (I am editor-in-chief, good for me titled "Angry Student". I am going to use this topic to post some of my newspaper articles, enjoy. [i]From September 2002...[/i][/size] ?I?m not popular enough to do drugs,? It was a simple response, and my parents were just curious. It wasn?t as though they thought I was actually doing anything. My answer surprised them more than I thought it would. When they were in high school ?druggies? were made fun of and criticized, but this is 2002, and the times have definitely changed. They wanted to know why the school was not doing anything to try and prevent this from happening, but the sad truth is that they were. 10 years of Red Ribbon Weeks and D.A.R.E. may have influenced me, but the programs were not as effective to everyone else. Nearly one in ten high school students regularly does one of dozens of different types of drugs -- and by the end of the year 10,000 die because of it. The good news is that I never had to worry about them. My popularity is my anti-drug. I don?t speak to many people in my classes, so the chances of ever being offered to ?go rave? are pretty slim. Unfortunately not everyone is as gifted with social awkwardness as I am. The ?in-crowd? at ALHS is forced to fend for themselves. Football players, cheerleaders and even the academic overachievers have been known to experiment with these controlled substances. I?m not concerned with alcohol, although far too many students celebrate the end of the week by spending an evening with Jack Daniels. Would my parents even notice if I started smoking pot or injecting myself with Heroin? Probably, but that doesn?t mean everyone else?s would. This issue has gone unchecked for so longs that many people begin to forget that it is an issue at all. In every one of my classes there is at least one person who is a shining example of how drugs cause brain damage. Sobriety is not as easy to spot as one would think, but when I overhear a conversation about the finer points of bong-usage I can make an educated guess. So the real question is, if this problem persists, who is to blame? It would be wrong to blame the parents, because they are so busy working that they do not have the time to care for their children. We can?t blame the school, because the D.A.R.E program does an amazing job of getting students out of class to watch videos. And of course, we can?t blame them ourselves, because that would just be ridiculous. [size=1]PS: Thank you Cera/Sara/Cynic/girl I know...[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Asphyxia Posted November 2, 2002 Share Posted November 2, 2002 [color=darkred]Well done, Shy. I'm really bad at offerring praise (or a review, for that matter), but I like it. [/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The One Posted November 2, 2002 Share Posted November 2, 2002 [color=darkred]Good article, I don't agree with it totally, but it is quite well written. No I'm not a druggy, I just don't think weed has as great an effect on people as some think it does. Class A and B drugs are bad, as Mr Mackey would say, but weed is not as much so. Yes, it can effect your learning abilities, however there has not been one recorded death due to marijuana, you cannot OD on Pot. Sorry really off topic, very good article.[/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devidramon Posted November 2, 2002 Share Posted November 2, 2002 "And of course, we can?t blame them ourselves, because that would just be ridiculous." That was the best part. So, so true. It's always the fault of TV, The System, rap music... surely [i]I'm[/i] not responsible for what I do.:eek: Great article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avalon Posted November 2, 2002 Share Posted November 2, 2002 I must say, this inspired me to join the newspaper staff...thanks a lot...and I really like your review... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sui Generis Posted November 2, 2002 Share Posted November 2, 2002 " It would be wrong to blame the parents, because they are so busy working that they do not have the time to care for their children." "And of course, we can?t blame them ourselves, because that would just be ridiculous." Personally those were my two favorite lines. That was a great review, I like how you put it together. Tis a very good job and am really waiting to see more of your work! Again nice job.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Posted November 2, 2002 Share Posted November 2, 2002 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Shyguy [/i] [B][size=1][size=1]PS: Thank you Cera/Sara/Cynic/girl I know...[/size] [/B][/QUOTE] [SIZE=1]You're welcome, Shy/Josh/guy I know. And I still like the article. And yes, the last line is still the best. ^^[/SIZE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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