I wrote:
>>"Actually, last week's ruling had no impact. It had already been ruled
>>awhile back that athletes could be tested - the Supreme Court just
extended
>>testing to the chess team and debate club last week."
Martin replied:
>I think the point to be culled from the fact that the "geeks" can now be
tested
>is an environmental and attitudinal one. People may be moving in the
direction
>of zero tolerance.
Although were I having anything to do with a school board, I'd stay very
far away from testing the "geeks". Imagine the fun legal case to be had
when as a result of a disputed test, John or Jane Geek was kicked off the
Student Council and their lawyer decides this is the reason John or Jane
didn't get into Harvard or Princeton despite 1500 boards and a 4.0 GPA.
As USATF can well attest, testing costs themselves can just be the tip of
the iceberg...
Phil
