Like others who have responded, I oppose mandatory drug testing, except when there is an extremely valid, compelling reason for it. Such reasons include the operation of equipment or machinery that requires full motor reflex control, which could be hampered by the use of illegal drugs, e.g. vehicles, aircraft, power tools, horse-drawn wagons or carriages, etc. I can think of lots of such equipment or machinery that might be used in the maintenance and operation of a place like Colonial Williamsburg, and I imagine the lawyers have convinced someone in charge that their liability risks are too high without drug testing. Would anyone argue that the risks to the public are unimportant? Do you care if your airline pilot, or the person demonstrating a musket, has recently used drugs? As with most issues these days, I find myself in sympathy with both sides. Too often, the lawyers end up winning. ******************************************************** Doug Tilghman, Assistant Director, Spencer Museum of Art University of Kansas, Lawrence KS 66045 913-864-4710 [log in to unmask] FAX 913-864-3112 ********************************************************