“Pee” or get off the “pot”

As a parent of three teenagers, I am very concerned about the amount of drugs in our school system. Drug dealers seemingly go about our community practicing their trade, with little fear of any repercussions, legally or from the parents of the kids to whom they sell these drugs. Despite the fact that almost everyone in the community knows who these individuals are, and no doubt relayed to the police, no formal charges are ever laid. The police never seem to have difficulty gathering evidence on a person who peddles the odd bottle of contra banned alcohol or tobacco.
Why is it then that the scum of our community seem untouchable to the police? Occasionally, the police will parade a bust in front of the TV cameras, with enough drugs to sink a ship. But the guy who sells a dozen Ecstasy pills is laughing his way to the bank. The notion seems to be, go after the big fish. News flash! Its not working! maybe its time to go after the little fish. When there are no little fish left, the big fish have nobody to sell their dope. I believe schools should institute Random drug testing. If a student tests positive, charges laid, and a severe enough punishment to deter a recurrence. Non of this probation crap either. Probation offers only bragging rights to the would be “hard ass” teenager. After all it is an illegal activity. This came as a surprise to my 15 year old who truly believed it was only against the law to sell it, and not have it in your possession. It’s time they got an education. Maybe it is an invasion of privacy. So is law bidding citizens having to register non restricted firearms. So is body scanners at airports. Privacy invasion is a sad but realistic part of our culture. maybe we should be going after the criminals for a change