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Bob Simon
FROM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON. D.C.
Mr. Walt A. Mueller
1 Country Club Road
Lake Isabella, California 93240
Meunus
as Bul
THE PRESIDENT
April 19, 1989
Dear Walt,
Thanks for your great letter. Please pardon my
long delay in answering it. We have received
floated to the top.
lot about my Navy days.
Warmest best wishes.
Sincerely, as Bl
with But Happy
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something like 546,000 letters, and yours just
Wish
I appreciate your kind words, and still think a
ENCLOSE PHOTO
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Abcc Don Rhodes
4-18-89
on,
Sincerly
wait muller
"voice from the part
Walt A. Mueller
1 Country Club Road
Lk Isabella. CA 93240-1078
Dear seorge
Never thought when I met you in the service
that one doy you'd be President of the U.S.
congratulotions I / I know you'll do a great job.
was a tall shinny E,M, called "Bugy" (Dav
flights I was repoiring a wiring problem on
knew my real name). just before one of your
your plane, my WO, said Busz hurry
up we don't have all day you told him ,I 'd
rather live it done right then in a burry"
The Enlisted men liked you because you
treated called them like they had feelings too. we
the plones & ships they lead hit. and about all
and Jachasses. They were alwoys bragging about
most of the Pilots 3 I's Jocks; Jerks
the beautiful women they bad loid. In tiny
the number of planes t ships frew It Grew X new
and the women become more beautiful,
Three years ago I met one of the Pilots the
was still brogging !
shore your love of buinting of fishing.
2 don't leove any doin to fame but I do
povorite love + Blue Piegou spot novago mexico Dect for
Beg game fish Jon+ Feb cobo Son Lucas medico
Great Borrier reef fant march.
Show them nice people con be great too
Sincerly
wait muller
whataguy
FROM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Ms. Missy Scudder
968 Knollfield Way
San Jose, CA 95136
5-6-89
Dear Missy -
Some author you've
got there! Please give
the attached to Todd- -
Thanks for you letter
a Burd
JB
THE PRESIDENT
May 6, 1989
Dear Todd,
Your book is a very
good one.
After I saw you and
the other kid that night
I finished my sprite, put
me Teddy Beare to sleep
with Millie, am dog; I
gave my Blanky to Monshall
my went bach to sleep (just kidding!)
granddaughter. Then I
Thanks for sharing-now
heris your booh and a
souvenir photo. Good Luch Cy Bul
Winner Todd Scudder
Date 4-1989
Young Author's Faire
Age Group Grade 3
Time or Dis Terrell Schl.
(Mr. Leonard)
The Boys Who Got Lost
In the White House
DC
Todd Scudder
To Todd Scudder - author,
good guy. with best wishes - Cy Bush
To7 Jun Burmersta
Ancillae-Assumpta Academy
Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
2025 CHURCH ROAD
WYNCOTE, PA 19095-1124
(215) 885-1636
January 3, 1989
Honorable George Bush, President Elect
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20501
Attention: Thomas Collamore
Dear President Elect Bush,
Inspired by the recent presidential elections, my
eighth-grade reading class "elected" to analyze the
"American Spirit" in an historical and contemporary
perspective.
Enclosed are five outstanding contributions from our
students that we know will touch your spirit as you prepare
to lead our great nation. One of our school-wide goals is
the continual process of becoming creative problem solvers
in our local and global environments.
We would appreciate your considering our students'
thoughts and comments within your inaugural address, as we
copies not to
feel that their words reflect the spirit of the American
people.
Congratulations on the mandate you have received from
the American public. You will be in our hearts and prayers
as you lead us toward a kinder, gentler society.
Sincerely yours,
be
to
Jossne Joanne Puglia Puglia
Eighth-Grade Reading Teacher
Designated "An Exemplary Private School," Department of Education, Washington, D.C.
Ancillae-Assumpta Academy
Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
2025 CHURCH ROAD
WYNCOTE, PA 19095-1124
(215) 885-1636
AMERICAN SPIRIT
To define what I think the American spirit is, I would
use just one word: dreams. The American spirit is full of
exuberant dreamers like the millions of immigrants who have
fled their homeland to have a chance at freedom, or to have
a more productive life. It has been the dreamers of the
American spirit who have shaped and molded America into the
strong and united country it is today. Famous politicians,
artists and inventors are not the only contributors to the
American spirit, but also the common folk; people who farmed
the land every morning at the crack of dawn to feed the
nation. Throughout history, there have been many men,
women, blacks, whites and American Indians who have risked
their lives and took an unknown step to a "New America." In
the modern American spirit, Martin Luther King's
contribution to our land is still alive today.
Nicole Farmer, 8th Grade
Designated "An Exemplary Private School," Department of Education, Washington, D.C.
AMERICAN SPIRIT
The American spirit is a little flame inside the hearts
of each and every citizen of this country; not only in
Americans, but also in every heart that yearns for freedom
and justice. It was this spirit that inspired our Founding
Fathers to make up their minds to fight for freedom. It was
this spirit that brought about our Constitution. It is this
spirit that has brought our country to greatness, and made
the lives we live here in democracy and freedom the envy of
all of the world. It is this spirit that lets our country,
which has been divided along many lines; rich and poor, man
and woman, young and old, black and white, Republican and
Democrat;live in harmony as one body.
The American spirit was alive in the first Pilgrims
who landed in Plymouth Rock. It was alive in every colonist
who set foot on our soil. It was alive in the men who
fought to preserve freedom; men like Sam Adams, John Hancock
and Patrick Henry, who stirred that little flame and kindled
it into a fire, a fire that burned throughout the land.
The American spirit was alive in George Washington who
never denied his country anything. "Command our army,"
America said, and Washington did. "Serve in our
Constitutional Convention," America said, and Washington was
president of the Convention. "Be our first President,"
America said, and Washington was unanimously elected to
serve two terms.
Our next president has many problems to solve. He must
pry the citizens of America from the grip of drugs and the
national deficit. But our nation is strong now and steady
on its feet, and our "American Spirit" will always be the
source of the inconquerable strength of this great land.
Melissa Schapira, Grade 8
Ancillae-Assumpta Academy
Wyncote, Penna. 19095
AMERICAN SPIRIT
I think the American Spirit comes from the people who started our
nation; George Washington, Paul Revere, the pioneers, and everyone who helped
declare our freedom. Paul Revere, for example, risked his life to tell the
colonists to be ready, the British were coming. George Washington started
the nation and got the people to join and work together after our Revolution.
Thomas Jefferson set up universities, organized and purchased Louisiana,
and was our 3rd president. All these people had helped our American Spirit
begin. Then, we the people continued it and expanded its horizons. We,
every citizen of the United States of America, have the spirit within us and
are always spreading it beyond its limits. In the poem Thomas Jefferson he
says, "I died a debtor, but I died free-hearted, and that was better." Every
person, no matter size, shape, color, or race, we all have the spirit and
are working together in one world, one nation and every effort we put forth
helps. Our American Spirit lives within us and unless we let it out, we
are not using our abilities to our best. Not only does the American Spirit
belong to our founders, but it belongs to us also, because we are the
American Spirit for the future.
Bridget Rueter
8D
AMERICAN SPIRIT
I think that American Spirit is a form of peace and justice
that symbolizes hope and courage throughout the world. I believe
that George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and
many other presidents I have studied contain American Spirit. In my
opinion, anyone who tries to make the United States a better place
for all people contains American Spirit. Immigrants coming into
the country are filled with American Spirit as they see the Statue of
Liberty on Liberty Island as they come into New York.
I think that people in the 1980's have a different kind of
American Spirit than the people who lived in the 1700's. For instance,
take the issues that were brought up during the election this year.
The nominees had to show a different kind of spirit than they have
in past years. They had to prove to the American people that they
contained a new type of American Spirit which would guide the
country toward a better America in the years to come.
Years ago, American Spirit was used to keep the country together
and on its feet. Today, American Spirit is used to guide our country
into peace times.
I would just like to comment on one person whom I think has Amer-
ican Spirit today, in our times. His name is Jesse Jackson, and this
year he proved that even though he did not win the election, he kept
on speaking about what he believed in and wished for.
In conclusion, I believe that everyone in the country who con-
tributes something that he or she has to make America a better place
has American Spirit.
Nanette Foley
Grade 8
THE AMERICAN SPIRIT
To me the American Spirit is the sense of freedom and tranquillity in the
people of our nation. Most of the time we take this freedom for granted,
though we really wouldn't if we could understand the suffering that the early
Americans endured to obtain this freedom, and the responsibility of keeping
this nation on it's feet. To me the American Spirit is the blood, sweat and
tears that were shed to make our country work, and I know that if the early
Americans could see what they have helped to accomplish, they would be proud.
In contemporary American times, I really could not say that I see anyone
as praiseworthy as the early patriots, such as George Washington, Thomas
Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Abraham Lincoln, and the many other men and
women that made our country great. To me, today's America is too caught UP in
arm's deals, drug deals, and not enough peace deals. Sometimes I wish it
could be more like Early American times.
By: Gina Mercurio
Dear presedent Bush
(around 4/89)
d think you are the
best president since Ronald
Reagan. & am glad you are
aganst abortion. & am glad
that your dog is going to have
puper d am glad you are going
to bring children back to the
white house I heard that you
are sick l now how you feel
because d had it before,
and you are very popier
in my class. I go toa private
schoole because there are to roany
kids in the puplic schools I Rnow
you will make better schooling
and I know you will lower taxes
from Bolly ary
Karen Jucher
C/O Richard Rorseh (husband)
amer. Marhiting if Communications
Santa Barbara Ca (805) 969-5823
COPPELL
JUDY WEYER
HIGH
SCHOOL
COPPELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
February 16, 1989
SECONDARY COMMUNICATIONS & FINE ARTS DEPT.
1301 Wrangler Drive
Coppell, Texas 75019
1301 WRANGLER DR.
(214) 471-2002
COPPELL, TEXAS 75019
(817) 497-3551
(214) 471-2002
Nithers
Dear President Bush,
Your recent address to the nation has inspired this letter as I hope it has
inspired and challenged educators across the country. Your incentive programs
motivate and encourage academic excellence and drug free schools sound like
a positive shot in the proverbial arm. Having often been the "scapegoat" for
parents' and administrators' demands for academic accountability, it simply
feels good to have a helping hand extended in lieu of a scolding finger.
I am proud, however, to be among the fortunate educators already teaching in
a highly motivated and progressive school district here in Texas, Coppell
Independent School District. Although we are, like most districts, low staffed,
overworked, and underpatd, we have created some exciting new programs de-
signed to promote many of the ideals of which you SO encouragingly spoke.
Allow me to briefly share with you some of the pilots currently being tested
in our schools. Perhaps they will add fuel to the fire you wish to ignite in
the heart of the education community.
In reference to substance abuse in our schools, twelve of our staff members
were sent to two, two-day seminars this fall at a local drug and alcohol
addiction treatment center in the Dallas area. These intensive 4 days impacted
us beyond any words I could describe in this letter. Our task upon return
was to set up a core team to oversee a "student assistance program" which
does everything from prevention, investigation, and identification to inter-
vention, counseling, and administration. Some of the exciting results of
BIONIC (Believe It Or Not I Care) are as follows:
1. Kids Saving Kids
2. After Treatment Group Sessions
3. Concerned Others Group Session
4. High Risk Group Session
5. Catch-all Group for depression, stress, newcomers etc.
All group sessions are led by a trained psychologist or counselor, and the
format for the last four will borrow from solution-oriented twelve step pro-
grams. At present, it's too soon to cite results, and I can't say our track
record is without its share of false starts, but I can tell you that we are
off and running albeit slow at the start. We've done some interventions and
have referred a few students to treatment. The Kids Saving Kids program
has high school students providing role-models through monthly anti-drug
messages presented to the lower grades. Enclosed is a sample of the behavioral
checklists which give the teachers an opportunity to confidentially refer
troubled students, and then the core team takes it from there. We are not
about the business of diagnosis. We are, however, about the business of edu-
cation which is being prevented unless some of these issues are addressed.
Concerning academic performance, Coppell High School ranks highly on achieve-
ment and standardized test scores throughout the state of Texas. Unlike
many schools, we have seven class periods a day with extended credit points
required for graduation. These extra hours have allowed us to offer and/or
require certain courses to meet individual needs. For example, we have a
required semester course in writing and composition designed to improve written
composition skills. Although we are only a 3-A school classification, we have
five levels of English offered in each grade in high school: Regular English,
Honors English, Correlated Language Arts, Individual Progress, and, of course,
Resource. Similar categories are available in math, social studies, and
science. Designed within our curriculum is a SAT course to enhance the per-
formance of our graduating students going on to college, not to mention an
array of electives seldom seen in a school of this size (600 students). It
is truly refreshing to teach in a Texas school that promotes not just a winning
football team, but also sings the praises of its fabulous band, drama, indus-
trial arts, and computer science departments whose insignias are worn with
pride on letter jackets all over campus. Imagine lettering in academic achieve-
ment. That will be the ultimate next step.
Mr. President, I know this has gotten rather lengthy, but these issues are
hard to encapsulate in thirty words or less. The point of all this is that
we do need financial assistance in schools all over the country to promote
the Kids Saving Kids campaign and to man the courses and group sessiona so
desperately needed by our young people facing horrendous choices and problems
in their lives. Children of the 80"s and 90's live in a much different world
than what you and I experienced. My dream is to finish my counseling degree
and start promoting these workable, success oriented programs in our schools.
Believe me, your instincts are right on target; we must get inside the schools
and adjust the attitudes of the youth of America. They, after all, are the
ones who can and will make this dream a reality. And once again, it is our
job as educators and leaders to light the way.
Enclosed are four samples of class essays of the kind of attitude I'm talking
about. I think their ideal as well as their composition will impress you with
the spirit we're trying to promote here at Coppell High School.
Thank you for your time and let me know if any of us can be of assistance as
torchbearers on your behalf. We're counting on you.
Sincerely,
Judy K. Weyer
Judy K. Weyer
Secondary Communications and Fine Arts Department
Coppell High School
Education
Drugs
"A NATURAL HIGH-
BEAUTY IN THE NATURAL WORLD AROUND ME"
"A Natural High-Beauty in the Natural World Around Me"
There are many natural highs in the world around us. A natural
high being a thrill achieved without the use of drugs. The beauties
and thrills the miracle of life give and expose to us everyday are
so much more realistic and rewarding than the false high associated
with drug abuse. Listed in this paper are only a few of the
natural highs experienced by non-drug abusers everyday.
In sports, the thrill of victory is one of the best feelings
in the world. Knowing that you did your job better than the other
person or team is a great feeling and gives one a sense of pride
and confidence. Scoring the winning run in baseball, throwing the
go-ahead touchdown in football, or winning a relay race in track,
all can give an athlete a genuine high, not achieved by drugs.
In the world around us, many natural highs can be obtained.
Being around the fresh air, blooming flowers, chirping birds, and
glowing sun found on a spring afternoon is a natural high in the
world around us. Another wonderful experience is sky diving. The
thrill of jumping out of an airplane, and falling freely towards
the ground below is a natural high that could be relived in one's
mind forever, whereas smoking marijuana or snorting cocaine gives
a false high that cannot be cherished throughout a lifetime.
Another natural beauty in the world is the golf course. When the
grass is green, and a slight breeze whispers through the quiet
trees of a golf course, the feeling is incredible. Probably the
most rewarding and and best feeling possible is that of a strong
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relationship with a friend. Having a friend is one of the most
important things an adolescent needs for his or her successful
social life growing up. If someone is caring, dependable, and
trustworthy, it makes the other person feel special or like they
are somebody. If a friend gives a good complement, or shows he
or she cares in any way, it can give a person the greatest feeling
in the world.
So, as you can see, the beauty and special things life has to
offer is more than the neighborhood pusher on the corner has to
offer. Things like playing sports, the thrill of winning, sky
diving, a warm spring afternoon, or having a dependable, caring
friend, are just a few of the experiences this wonderful world has
to offer as a natural high other than drugs.
MaH Crouch
Cuppell High School
"A NATURAL HIGH-BEAUTY IN THE NATURAL WORLD AROUND ME"
Our society has reached a point in time at which the use of
harmful drugs has become more threatening than ever. Drug abuse has
developed into an "epidemic". Drugs are 50 common that it is
possible to buy them from junior high students. During my lifetime,
I have chosen to avoid drugs. In their place is a much more
beautiful aspect of the world. It is a thing that has evolved since
the origination of civilizations. It has created in its followers a
greater "high" than is possible with chemicals. This beautiful
reason for avoiding drugs is the system of capitalism and the
opportunities it presents.
Capitalism has become one of the greatest motivational forces
behind man. In an effort to be the best in a competitive business
world has brought about the technology that allows people to travel
half way around the planet in only a few hours, and which has placed
man on the surface of the moon. The reason I have stayed away from
drugs is 50 that I can be a part of this productive system. By
avoiding the deadly game of drugs, I hope to one day be one of the
people who capitalism rewards with an extreme "high": the
combination of money and power. Money and power provide the greatest
"highs" possible. The good thing about them is that they are
available to anyone who is willing to work hard enough to achieve
success in the business world. There also is no risk to one's life
as there is with drug-induced highs. The "high" that success in the
business world brings about is achieved not with a needle but
instead with determination. Capitalism opens up free enterprise to
everyone, just as the junior high drug-dealer does with his
merchandise. Anyone is free to work towards a "high" that is felt
when a person goes to the bank to deposit a check in the six-digit
numbers. Capitalism also offers the "high" created by power and
authority. The chief executive officer of a major corporation surely
feels a "high" while he sits in his plush office in a New York
skyscraper and directs the daily activities of thousands of
employees. When the independent company-owner boards his own private
business jet, he too experiences a "high" unparalleled by crack or
cocaine. Anyone of these "highs" can be achieved by any person under
the beautiful system of capitalism.
In comparison to the highs created by drug abuse and the "highs"
created by success in the business world, the drug alternative
certainly seems to be the less enjoyable of the two. For this
reason, I have chosen to avoid drugs SO that I will be able to
perform my best in the business world under the system of
capitalism.
Brian Bruch
9th grade Coppell High Scharl
"A NATURAL HIGH - BEAUTY IN THE NATURAL WORLD AROUND ME"
There are other alternatives for getting "high" than taking
drugs. Look around and breathe the air. Life itself is a phen-
omona to which anyone can get a natural "high". Have you ever
been to the mountains or the ocean, or have you heard the singing
of the french horns in an orchestra. When surrounded by these
special moods, one can feel free and safe and "high" on life.
To describe how to get "high" on life, we must first define
"high". Being "high" means to have a happy, special sensation
that makes you glow and feel like you're floating in the air in a
sense. People get "high" on many different experiences. A healthy
"high" is the safest and longest "high" possibly reached. In the
following paragraphs, I'll take you to some special places and show
you how to be "high" on life. Brace yourself.
Walk with me out on the porch of a log cabin on the side of a
majestic mountain slope. It is the middle of the night and the
arm of the Milky Way is reaching out at us from the heavenly skies.
Every inch of the sky is taken up with the radiant glow of a star.
As the glowing balls of fire peep down on the mountain tops, the
snow capped masses take the breath from my lips. When a slight
zephyr brushes across my face, I breathe in the clean, fresh
invisible drug that keeps me "high". The air is as pure as God's
breath, and all of the inanimate objects around me come to life.
The branches of the trees are arms reaching out to touch my hand,
and the wind is whistling love songs into my ears. This exper-
ience is definitely the purest form of a euphoric sensation.
Some people get "high" on an aquatic sense of nature. Follow
me now to the ocean rocking slightly back and forth as the waves
ripple beneath the sail boat. During mid-day the sun is at it's
highest peak, and we can see nothing but blue water from each dir-
ection. As the billowy, cumulus puffs of cotton blow by, different
shapes, animals, and dreams flash before us. The massive sail is
filling like a balloon as the wind is starting to make a fierce
statement. Faster and faster, the wind carries us on top of the
salty wall. Standing as leader of the world and king of the high
seas on the bow of the massive boat, the wind wisps through our
hair and stings our eyes. Then suddenly, the water splashes our
faces and sends us soaring through the air higher than life.
Lastly, the voices of musical instruments playing together in
perfect harmony can cause a tremendous "high". Now, open your eyes
and heart and interpret the messages of the masters, Mozart, Bach,
and Beethoven. As the smooth tones of the low brass caress the
downbeat of each measure, we can feel the pounding of each heart-
beat ricochet throughout our whole body. Listen closely and we can
feel the beautiful vibrato of the flutes singing out like proud
mother robins perched high in a tree. Following closely behind is
the proud blare of the trumpets representing strength and defiance.
Now the violins take the stage as they scream up and down scales
faster and faster almost burning the strings until they finally
settle into a soft sweet melodic mood. But then, when you thought
the climax was reached, sneaks in the majestic, cool voice of a
single French horn singing the most beautiful sustained phrase that
fills your heart with love and joy and sends chills up your spine.
The masterpiece draws to a dramatic conclusion with an ascending
scale that crescendoes to that final note that shakes the world with
its fists! No drug can carry you so far into your mind as Mozart.
The simple fact is that we don't need drugs to make us feel
good about ourselves or "high". There are so many other things in
life that are rewarding. If you can't get away physically, reach
deep into your heart and soul and remember the things that you have
read. Get "high" on life. You can do anything you want to in life
if you work hard, and keep your body healthy and lucid. Explore
the secrets of nature and the fascinating depths of the mind.
Breathe in the air around you and take a good long look at what God
has given us. The world is a beautiful place if you'd just open
your eyes.
9th-arade
Coppell
Hish
school
A Natural High
There are many things in this world. A person can get
high by doing just about anything, but taking drugs to get
that high is the wrong way. One beauty of this world for me
is a baseball game in August. Another is just looking at
the great outdoors. Yet another is going to watch a college
football game in the middle of December. These things are
much more fun than drugs.
A baseball game in August is just what any fan lives
for. Nothing is more exiting than going to see your home
team play a Saturday afternoon game in hot weather. The
smell of hot dogs and roasted peanuts, the man walking down
the isles shouting the old phrase "beer here," and the crack
of the ball off the end of a wooden bat. Baseball touches
all of the senses in a certain way.
A second high for me is just walking outside and
looking at the scenery. Driving and viewing the mountains,
breathing in the fresh air, and feeling the cool mountain
air slide over my face makes me feel wonderful. Anybody
that lives in Texas can travel to East Texas in the fall and
see the various colors of leaves on the huge trees. When a
person takes drugs they cannot see beautiful things for what
they really are.
Another great thing that raises my spirits is a college
football game in the midst of December. A freezing stadium
filled with eighty thousand screaming people watching a the
home team battle their state rivals makes a football fan
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for
feel right at home. Also, a person can sit down in front of
the television with a bowl of popcorn and watch the game. A
football fan doesn't need drugs to feel great.
Drugs impare the senses, unlike many other things.
Baseball in August, the mountains and East Texas in the
Fall, and college football in December are my natural highs.
People don't need drugs to get high. The world around us is
the best high anyone could ever get.
Barry Rose
9th grade
Coppell High school
2
522 N 19th St,
Lafayette IN 147905
February 27, 1989
Dear. Mr. President,
I like the educational tools we have in
our schools, but could lunches be better?
Could you come to our school 1415 Bull St,
Linnwood School Lafayette, IN 47905? How was your
trip in Europe and Asia? I am in the 4th grade,
I hope, you would send me u picture of the
White House. It isn't fair that you compare
the European school systems to our school
system, They go all year around. It is no
wonder that they are smarter than us, what
is your favorite basketball team? Mine are
the Bosten lettics.
Sincerely,
Brandon Golden
31.7 Center St,
Waukegan IL., 60085
March 22, 1989
Dear Mr.President,
I think Schools are important to
education because if we don't have education
we would not be able to get 9 job,
or money to pay the bills and money
to buy food I think you should
spend more money on education
because people need to learn about
things.We can learn about chemistry,
engineering and many more things.
Schools
Sarah Sincerely, Durben
Education
303 DouglasAve,
Waukegan IL 60085
March 22, 1989
Dear Mr. President,
Please help our school raise
more money so Andrew Cooke
Magnet School can keep on teaching,
If you gave us more money, it would
help alot, Education is important
to kids in this schoolbecause they
want to be educated,
Sincerly,
Mary
Terese
Vineski
P.S. Please write us back and thank-
you for listening,
Sha
2635 Hyde Park
Waukegan, Illinois 60085
Mar. 22,1989
Dear President,
I am writing this letter to ask for your help
for all of the schools in the United States. As you
know, education is the most important thing for children,
and the better education helps our country. To give best
education schools need a lot of money for teachers, good
equipment, computers and labs,
I think we should not spend a lot of money on
the defense. I would also like to see you do something
about drugs in this country, which is hurting alot of
families. There are many people in this country who are
very poor and do not have food to eat and a place to stay.
I would like you to do something about helping those families
I am eight years old and I have some money and I
would like to help them,too. Please tell me where I can send
money. I hope I can get a reply from you.
Sincerely yours,
Shailee Parikh
2730 Brookside
WKGN IL,60085
March 22,1989
Dear Mr. President Bush,
Can you help our Magnet Schools?
We will be pleased if you can.
Education is important for us and
if we don't have enough education,
we will not be smart like you.
Please help our schools,
Yours Truly,
David Irizarry
1906 North Shardenro
Waykegon IL 60082
Mach 22
President George Bush
The White House
1600 Penns vania Avenue
Washington D.C. 20500
Dear President Bush,
I go to Cooke Magnet
school in Waukegon, IL. I'm
nine and in the 3rd grade.
I have two brothers My oldest
brother, Karsten, is 12 and in
seventh grade. My youngest brother
Bjorn, is 3 months old. I hope
you spend enough money on
schools. I want my youngest br other
to get a good education. I also
hope you spend some money on the
homeless people.
Sincerely yours,
Sorten Hall
Ed
Sidney Elementary,
Sidney I owa 51652
Marchara 22,1989
Dear President Bush,
I am from sidning I owa
I wanted to let you know that
we learn about 11 new things a
day I watched the program
you were on and you said
that we didn't learn as much
as most hids do I wish
that you would come to Sidney
and see our fourth grade
class. In school we got an
article about you and I forend
out that your birthday was
on the same day as my
mom's birthday June 12, 1989. we
learn alot of things in school
We are learning how to
divede like 5 into 978 In
Spelling we do lots of fun
things and in Science we
In Social Studis we are
are learning a fossil fuels
learning about Desert regions.
We have computer time but
I think we need abot
more computers in our
school There are 21 students
in my class I think we
need at least 4 mod
computers in our class
because we now only have
two. I think we also need
more teachers and higher
pay. will I better go
now.
your friend,
mindy
Snyder
Sidney Elementary
Sidney owa 51652
March2, 1989
Dear President Bush,
1 think kids education is
real important to children l
think you should pay more
money on schools Do a schools
can have new books, so o we
would be able to know the new
information l think there should
be a subject that all you do is
talk about whats happening in
the world
Sincerely,
Kari Kemper
& tdney Elamenty
& idney I.d.
5 lluary 22, 1989
D ear mr ap resident,
There are schools that have
students learning to do
things. you don't look
at us, were a small town
in the west part of eowa.
Why don't you come to
towns like us?
We meed schools for the elmenty
plases. your made then for
the High shoools.
& sincerely,
& tacey Ig hompson
sidney Elemntary
sidney I 51652
February 22, 1989
Dear President Bush
Hi my name is David
Briley I am a sourth grade
student in sidney lowa we
are studding about how
we can get smarter I
think we need some
encyclopeadics. so we can
read oro find an subject
that we like we have
some but they are old. we
need reading books some
are realy old are mught
need some harder reading
books to read in bree reading
time. we can pick out the
writed tates on a map and
all others
your Fruend,
Daird Briley
Sidney Elementary
Sidney I owa 5/652
February 22, 1989
Dear President Bush,
I disagreed with some
of the things you said
about american Education.
We do know as much
as other countries. We
don't seem very smart but
well in math and science.
we are. we do very.
maybe were not the
best but were good.
what I think we need
I want to tell you
to improve in school.
for computers and text
we need more money
that tell what a teacher
books. mow colleges
plan adaignments field
does besides teach. They
things. They grade report
trips and meetings or special
cards and make rules.
Thank time, you for your
Julie monaghan
sidney Elementary
Sidmenj, Ia. 51652
February 22, 1989
Dear President Bush,
I live im Sidmey Iswa We are good in
science and mark I think that
you should visitsmall schools like
ours before you say were Ising bad,
lalso think teachers should be paid more
sameplaces need more Teachers To get
more teachers D think they hould show
cheir profecionalism Im little schools
our education is great
Sincerely, Les meek
Sidney Elementary
& idney. I owa 51652
February 22, 1989
Dear Mr. President,
l m my school we need new
books. my name is Darlene
I go to & idney Elementary & chool.
Our school needs more teachers . We
also need new work books. my
school needs a bigger library lt
is small Will you help us?
Sincerly
Darlene
Balquer
Sidney Clementary
Sidney I owa 51652
February 22, 1989
Dear President Bush,
I think school education is import-
ant. I think our school year needs to
be extended so we kids can learn more.
at school the money that is put in to
the school be for only the things needed
not things like pap for the teachers
launge but things like computers,
books, and paper.
I think all schools should let all of
the elementary classes have thier own
two computers. The teachers decide
whether or not to leave them on
or shut them off.
yours truly,
Kimberly
ann Henneman
Sidney Elementary
February 22, 1989
Dear President Bush,
Sidney has w small school with
some old books and no money for
new ones. People don't come around to
our school because its too small. We
have al good education There are forthy
one students in founth grade.
From,
Brant Lowe
Sidney Elementary
Sidney clowa 51652
February LL,199999
1989
Dear President
you say us hids don't
do good in math and
science. l gota 96%
on my science soil got
an a-, you should come
over to small schools,
We don't have drug
problems here,
your fan
matt Ta hompson
Sidney Elementary
Sidney Iowa 51652
February 22, 1989
Dear President Bush,
How are things in Washinton D. C?
How is Barbara Bush? Why l wrate ised
would like to talk about the school education
I think it would help to have a computer
on the right side of your blask and a pensil
scarpener on the other. Insted of a dictiony your
could have a Franklen Language Ma ster it has
a dictionary and a Thesarus. Thanks
Sinseraly
Cody Juckett.
Sidney Elemarty
Sidney, lowa 51652
February 22, 1989
Dear president,
l think every roam in the
school should have an apple computer,
or any computer, and cl think there
should he up to 25 kids in a class
room at a time l think our
education is good,
Sincerely
marianne
Domatla
sidney Elementary
Sidney da. 51602
Felenuary 22,1989
Dear President,
I think education would
be better if you help pay
their toistion People could
get better World books you
could provide good loohs
to learn from Get better
Science and math books,
Smaller class so people
could learn more School
all day for Elementary kids
I think your going to be
a good president,
Jhanks for your time,
From
Binan spurlock
Didney-Clemetrazy
Didney DA 51652
February 22, 1989
Dear President Bush,
D think america needs
more money. are teacher has been
talking about needing more money.
what I mean is you need more
cougars more people to invent things,
Dome of the homeess need alot
of money. and what about people
how meed money for operation that
don't have it. One time andy
Lowe was collecting poptals
so a person could have the
operation well thats all I have
to say. I really import writing
your friend
Kristy Fox
P.S. Write Back soon!!
Sidney Elementry
& idney, l 00051652
Is ebruary 771%
Dear President Brish,
I think we should give
money to the homeless,
We need more supplies for
our school. l wish we had more
compartes and looks,
Theachers do mou than
teach. They help people
out like my teacher dose.
We have some teachers
that help people with
Some people go to a speacil
math and reading.
class because of their
bask skils grade.
Aleris ites
Sidney Elementary
Sidney Ia 51652
February 22, 1989
Dear President Bush,
Education we need shorter
I think to get a Collage
school hours Also we need
smaller classes Then it
wouldn't be as noisy so we
could do the best we can
when we are doing are work,
We need shorter school drown
because we hardly ever get
snow days. We dont need
as many rales to follow.
your Minnie Friend,
Baldvin
Sidney Elementary
Sidney yowa 51652
February 22, 1989
Dear Mr. President,
I wish you would make
colleges cost less to go to because,
some people don't have enough
money to get their children
college educations. If they don't
get a college education they
won't be able to get a very
good you. I want everyone to get
cation. you must have a college edw-
a good job and to get that
Sincerely,
Megan
Buttercase
Sidney Elem.
Sidney, Ia 51652
February 22, 1989
Dear President Bush,
l think to let america's school kids
learn more we need more money
for our text books and money for
an expanded library. america's kids
will know more about things and
plue learn new things. We need
money for new computers because
we need to learn about them because
when the year 2,000 comes most
things will be running on computers
and we need to know something
about them.
Thats what we need to make
america's school kids learn more
about our feature and our past.
Sincerely,
Johnie Davidson
Didney Elementary
Sidney, I owa 51652
February 22, 1989
Dear Mr. President,
I wish that there were
smaller classes in the world. I would
think it would be hard to teach with
ihe big classes that some people in
the world have, my mom is a fifth
grade teacher, I am in fourth grade.
& he comes home everynight to tell what
all here kids did. & omerimes she says
that they are good sometimes not, I
wish you would come to Sidney I owa.
We have been doing alot on you.
We have mostly licele rooms. Whe you
have beg rooms you have to be very
quiet, I like the sive of our rooms, We
have 21 in our room. I n the fifth
grade we have 12 in one of the rooms.
It is a good sive of class.
your friend,
I'm maher
idney Elementary
Sidney, I owa 51652
February 22,1989
Dear mr. President,
Please come to & idney, l owa to sel
how you think were doing in education.
We need more money for a better play-
ground We need more money
for more computers and books,
Here at Sidney were probly smarter
than some of the other cities around
us, Please send your autograph with
a picture of the White House,
We have a good Daskethall Team
and Football Jeam,
Sincerly,
Justin Myers
Sidney Elementary
Sidney flows
February 22,1989
Dear President Bush,
To help our schools we
need more computers and we also
need more teachers to have a good
education I know it costs alot of
money but we need new school
books too.
yours truly,
Brandy Spirey
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Dear Mrs. Farrow:
Thank you for your thoughtful letter. I was pleased to
learn of your husband's efforts in the war against drug
abuse.
I am deeply moved by the dedication of those Americans
in law enforcement who make so many sacrifices to fight
illegal drugs. These men and women have chosen to
take a stand for good, knowing full well the costs it
might involve. Their courage and concern for others
are truly inspiring. Indeed, that spirit of determination
from all Americans is what will win this war.
Your husband and all our Nation's law enforcement
officers have my thanks, and that of a grateful Nation,
for their selfless efforts. I salute you and your
children, too, for I know that you make many sacrifices
yourselves.
Barbara joins me in sending our best wishes. God bless
you and your family.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Stephen Farrow
6013 Oakhill Road
Watauga, Texas 76148
September 26, 1989
President George Bush
White House
1600 Pennsylvania
washington, D.C. 20500
Dear President Bush:
BW/TD
as D sit here all alone writing
this letter my husband CO out
fighting the war on Orugo. This name
00 Stephen Farrow and he is an
Jarrant, Dort worth Texas. We haise
narcotics officer with the County of
been married for almost nine montho
and we Bery Deldom see one another.
this career keeps him away from home
for long periods of time. the us sery
Dedicated and Determined to help fight
this war. It seems that with each
passing day it becomes more and
more impossible to win The war on
Orugo. We hase three children, ages
Two, filse, and nine, each day we pray
that they will not become a part
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of this growing problem. My husband
talks with our children each day
about drugs and the repercess iono
of using origo. D beliese that if
everyone was as Dedicated as you
and my husband, there would not
be a problem with Orug abuse. Ot
Deems as if all drug users hase
an excuse for using llegal substances,
but they house no True reason.
my husband has just returned
from another Orug bust where
children were present. He says he
feels helpless, but he is Desoted to
his career. OT would be so uplifting
from the President of the United States.
if he could get personal encouragement
of you could please take the time
to drop him a line of encouragement
and Q. lease let him know that
it would mean Do much to Stephen
he puts his life on The line for a
good cause because O know that
Jomeday he may not come. home to
me and our children.
Sincerely Mrs. Stephen Sarrow
6013 Oakhill Road
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 12, 1989
Dear Mr. Henderson:
On behalf of President Bush, thank you for the
wonderfully to supportive comments following his
tape. sending a copy of your book and your videocassette
your students regarding drug use. He also appreciated address
service with drug use. There is no more dangers
associated resolve to educate young people about the
The President is pleased to learn that you share his
and safe than future. trying to help them prepare for worthwhile a healthy
With the President's best wishes,
Sincerely,
Shirley M. Green
Special Assistant to the President
for Presidential Messages
and Correspondence
Mr. Thomas Henderson
Post Office Box 3828
Costa Mesa, CA 92828
resident,
by name is Ihomas Heneleison.
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PRESENTING
THOMAS "HOLLYWOOD" HENDERSON
Thomas "Hollywood" Henderson was the number one selection of the
Dallas Cowboys in the 1975 N.F.L. draft. A two time All American
football star from a small college in Oklahoma, Henderson soon
became the most flamboyant football player of the 70's. Considered
by many the best Linebacker ever in the N.F.L.
As outrageous as he was talented "Hollywood" appeared on the cover
of Newsweek and he was one of the stars of America's team, the Dallas
Cowboys. Henderson played in three Super Bowls during his colorful
seven year career as a top player in the N.F.L., the epitome of suc-
cess with his athletic skill and his wit. Nevertheless, Thomas
"Hollywood" Henderson was an alcoholic and cocaine addict. His brill-
iant career was nipped in the bud by alcohol and drugs. He lost his
family, friends and career.
Always an interesting and eloquent speaker, Thomas Henderson relays
his anti-alcohol and anti-drug message by means of his very sobering
efforts to stay "Clean and Sober".
account of his obsession with alcohol and cocaine and his continuing
He is also the author of the best selling book "Out of Control", his
own autobiography done with Peter Knobler. Thomas makes available
several hundred copies of his book "Out of Control" available for
purchase when he does a lecture.
Thomas has first-hand knowledge of the treatment process for addicted
people, as he went through several programs before he got sober him-
self. Clean and sober since 11/8/83, Thomas has a new life and loves
sharing it. He has a strong interest in the educational process of
recovery and relapse prevention, and he'll be available to you for
one or two day programs and lectures.
As the first N.F.L. player to go public with his cocaine addiction
in 1981, Henderson is most qualified to share his first-hand know-
ledge of the pain, suffering and helplessness one encounters in the
midst of an alcohol or drug obsession and the miracle and wonderment
of recovery and sobriety. He has been from Super Bowl to cell block
with many horrifying stops along the way. Alcoholism and drug addic-
tion almost killed him. Today he's a new human being. Working one
family at a time. One person at a time. One day at a time.
For lecture information and fee's please write or call: P.O. Box
3828, Costa Mesa, CA 92628 (714)549-8908.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Dear Ms. Johnson:
Thank you for your kind words about your niece's
reaction to my speech to students on the dangers of
drugs. I am pleased to learn that Marion not only
understood the severity of the problem but also
wanted to discuss the issue with her family.
While the speech applied to Americans of all ages,
it was specifically addressed to students in the
classrooms and the assembly halls. I tried to put
myself in their place and imagine growing up faced
with the task of making decisions that will shape the
future. I wanted them to understand that those who
let drugs make their decisions for them will hear the
doors of opportunity slamming shut. The attitudes
that once encouraged or excused drug use have
changed, and that is a healthy change.
Our hope for this country's future now rests in the
home and in the classrooms. If we help young people
make the right decisions with regard to drugs, our
Nation will be united, determined, and strong.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
Ms. Vicki Johnson
226 East Bodley Avenue
Kirkwood, Missouri 63122
September 13, 1989
President George Bush
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C.
Dear President Bush,
Congratulations on a fine speech to the schools yesterday. In case you
wonder what impact it had, I want to share with you how my twelve-year-old
niece Marion Randall reacted. She heard the broadcast at school, in seventh
grade at Nipher Junior High School. I took Marion and her ten-year-old
brother and her six-year-old sister out for dinner last night, and she gave us
a ten minute run down on what you said. In fact, she was the one to bring
the subject up. She related the stories you told in great detail, and it was
obvious to me that she had been really touched by what you said. After she
finished, I asked her what she thought about it, and she told me that she and
her girlfriend had sat together in class during the speech and hugged each
other because they were crying at the sad stories. Then she said it was
important that if a kid was having a problem with drugs that they tell
someone in order to get help, or that if a kid knew someone else was having a
problem that they take action or they would be part of the problem.
Thanks for taking the time to lend a personal touch to a tough problem. As I
read your speech text this morning I realize how you spoke to these kids in
their language and in a way they could relate to. I know you hit home with
Marion, and I hope you did with many others as well.
Sincerely,
Vicki Johnson
Vicki V. Johnson
226 East Bodley Avenue
Kirkwood, MO 63122
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Dear Keith:
Thank you for your nice letter. I was delighted to
learn that you want to help stop drug use in your
school.
Police men and women play a very important role
in the fight against drugs. However, I believe
the best way you can help is to care for someone
who is struggling with the problem of drugs or
alcohol. Talk to them about it or talk to a teacher
or other adult you can trust. Find a way to help
that person realize that drugs aren't cool, that drugs
can kill. You and your friends who are refusing to
use drugs can encourage your classmates to say "no"
when someone offers them illegal drugs. By setting
a good example and by demonstrating your concern
for others, you can make a difference in the lives of
those around you.
Thanks again for helping in the fight against
substance abuse. Mrs. Bush joins me in wishing
you a good school year.
Sincerely,
Mr. Keith Hicks
12 Pine Lane
Williamston, South Carolina 29697
Dear President,
My name is Keith Hicks. I'm 11 years old and I've always
wanted to be a cop. I really wrote this letter to ask you a
big favor. I was wondering if you could make me a cop for the
Palmetto Middle School. People smoke pot every day almost.
So I want to put a stop to it. So I was asking you could have
a badge from you. If you could I would like it in a black
things that detectives carry there badges in. Pleas make me a
cop Please Mrt. President. My adress is Williamston S.C 29697
12 Pine Lane)
Yours truly
Keith Hicks.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Dear Mr. Rewold:
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and inspiring story
with me. You and Mrs. Rewold are on the front lines,
setting an inspiring example for all your fellow citizens.
Because you refused to acquiesce to drug use on your
property, your community is a better place. You've said
to your friends and neighbors, "I'm not going to look the
other way." As more and more Americans follow suit, we
are going to cut deeply into the demand for drugs. This
is where, as you've pointed out, we start winning the drug
war.
Our National Drug Control Strategy is a coordinated,
cooperative effort to eliminate illegal drug use. It requires
the commitment of all levels of government and society and
the determination of parents, businesses, and community
leaders to meet our goal. In light of your good work and
interest, I am enclosing a fact sheet outlining the proposals
contained in the National Drug Control Strategy.
Thank you for giving heart to our cause. God bless you,
and God bless America.
Sincerely,
Mr. Bert L. Rewold
1171 Walnut Grove
Rochester Hills, Michigan 48064
SEPTEMBER 6,1989
Bert L. Rewold
1171 Walnut Grove
Rochester Hills, Mi 48064
(313) 656-3036
Dear President Bush:
I would like you to read this article, about my wife and I. As you
can see there are people fighting the Drug War. It has cost us a
lot ,in the last three years, but if we don't stop the Drugs our
country and our kids have no future.
I served in Viet Nam and saw many friends fall to Drugs, not enemy
fire. Drugs are all around us, not just in the cities, but also, the
small towns. We lost the Viet Nam war, but we cann't loss the new
Drug War. If we loss this war we have lost America. You cann't put
a budget cost on something as important as war against America on
American soil. It has to be all out war with all our resources to
fight it!
We have many military base's that should have been closed years ago.
Now is the time to convert them to a new military use, Drug Centers,
and if need be, use the military to manthem.
I feel if you spend all the money triing to get the big shot, he will
just be replaced by another. They are makiing so much money there
will always be one more in line.
We need not stop the supply, as much as we need to stop the demand.
You stop the supply the cost will go up, profits will be greater and
the pusher will make more money with less work. The users will need
more money, which will increase crime. If you stop the demand, which
means you have lettle or no user's, the price falls, the profit fall,
and the Drug bussiness FAILS!
Hummer
The Oxford Leader
Boss to computer
men: "Something small
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The Second Front Page
smart aleck."
Feb. 18, 1987 3
At Lakeville tavern
Bert and Susan Rewold, owners of the Second
Wind tavern (previously know as the Log Cabin
establishment. They closed down to figure out
Inn) In Lakeville were fed up with drugs in their
how to keep Illegal drugs away from their clien-
tele and to remodel.
'We're cleaning up
or closing down'
By DON RUSH
the ordinary. We told them before to get the word around
Leader Editor
we were either going to clean up or close down. Obvious-
Owning a business is tough, hopefully the business
ly. they didn't believe us," Rewold said.
reflects the character of the owners. Owning a bar is
Rewold said patrons had caught some of the help
tougher. There is a vast array of patrons, and just as many
snorting cocaine in the lavatories. They tried to clean up
reasons for frequenting such an establishment.
without closing down. Among other things, they took out
In Lakeville, the new owners of the Second Wind,
the pool table and the shuffle board.
1318 Rochester Rd, (previously known by the long stand-
"I even put a big light in the parking lo, it didn't
ing name, Log Cabin Inn) found some of the reasons for
bother P ople. They would park under it," Rewold said.
going to their place was drugs.
After closing down, Rewold found out that the sher-
"Maybe we were naive. I was told there wasn't a bar
iff's department had 12 pages of reports/dealing with
in Oakland County where you can't get cocaine. But. I
drugs and fights. "Why didn't Liquor Control say
don't want to be related to drugs," Bert Rewold said.
Rewold and his wife, Susan, both operate
anything They to us before they gave us our license?" he said.
also
called
we re cleaning up
or closing down'
the ordinary. We told them before to get the word around
By DON RUSH
we were either going to clean up or close down. Obvious-
Leader Editor
ly, they didn't believe us," Rewold said.
Owning a business is tough, hopefully the business
reflects the character of the owners. Owning a ber is
Rewold said patrons had caught some of the help
tougher. There is a vast array of patrons, and just as many
snorting cocaine in the lavatories. They tried to clean up
without closing down. Among other things, they took out
reasons for frequenting such an establishment.
the pool table and the shuffle board.
In Lakeville, the new owners of the Second Wind,
"I even put a big light in the parking lo, it didn't
1318 Rochester Rd, (previously known by the long stand-
ing name, Log Cabin Inn) found some of the reasons for
bother P ople. They would park under it," Rewold said.
After closing down, Rewold found out that the sher-
going to their place was drugs.
"Maybe we were naive. I was told there wasn't bar
iff's department had 12 pages of reports dealing with
in Oakland County where you can't get cocaine. But. I
drugs and fights. "Why didn't Liquor Control say-
don't want to be related to drugs," Bert Rewold said.
anything to us before they gave us our license?" he said.
Rewold and his wife, Susan, both operate businesses
They also called the narcotics division of the
in Rochester, as a second family business they purchased
Oakland County Sheriff's Department. The couple were
the Log Cabin Inn, where Lakeville Road bumps into
willing to let their establishment be "staked out."
Rochester Rd.
"They (narcotics divison) were surprised we called.
"We use to come here all the time when we were kids.
Usually bar owners don't want them around. Basically
Bert kind of always liked this place. It was like a dream
what they told us, if you own a bar you have to over look
when we bought it, but it turned into a nightmare," Susan
those problems. I don't think you have to.
said.
"They are always trying to get the guys on the top (of
Their first night of operation was Halloween, 1986.
drug deals), why not start at the bottom. I don't know why
Their last day of operation was Super Bowl Eve, Saturday,
more bar owners don't get involved. It can't help business,
January 24.
especially liability. If someone walks in here, has 2
"Sue went outside to go home," Rewold recalled. "It
drinks, goes out in the parking lot and does drugs, then
was what, about midnight?"
gets into an accident, it's coming back to the bar.
"1 a.m.," his wife corrected.
"Everybody thinks they should just turn their heads
"Well, she went outside and there were four guys in
Maybe it's time not to turn the other way. We don't want
one car buying and selling drugs. She came in got me, and
to be any part of it. We don't want to hide anything. We
I threw them out of the parking lot. Not five minutes later
don't want to be associated with drugs," Rewold said.
she went back outside to go home and there was another
The Rewolds are giving the Second Wind 2 "second
car in the same spot with 2 guys in it selling drugs. I threw
chance" come spring. They are remodeling the inside;
them out and that was it. We closed down," Rewold said.
adding onto the kitchen, plan on paving the parking lot;
"I was getting very uncomförtable with the whole
and doing landscape work.
situation," Susan said. "When I went out the first time I
"There's potential here. We want a family atmo-
saw the bag of cocaine, I saw the spoon, and he saw me. He
sphere. A good dinner at reasonable prices. There are a
didn't care. He just smiled and said 'do you want some,'
couple of chefs interested in working here. We'll play
and then got on with the exchange. Just like it was an
down the alcohol part," Susan said.
everyday occurrence."
"They say if we do that we'll lose business. I think
The couple had thought "something was wrong"
there's a lot of people in this area who don't come here
prior to the January 24 incident. "When we bought the
anymore because of the way it was going. This place has a
place we took on the help. We asked the help about drugs,
lot of potential. The main thing is to get the word out that
they said they didn't know
didn't see anything out of
we're not putting up with drugs. We don't want that clien-
tele." Rewold said.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Dear Jennifer:
Thank you for your special letter. I can tell how
deeply you feel about the evil of drugs, and I respect
the concern that led you to write.
By writing to me and "New Kids on the Block, " you
have taken a first step toward helping free America
from drugs. Your letters serve as pledges to yourself,
to your family, and to your friends that you will not
let drugs enter your life. I admire you for your
commitment -- a commitment I share.
The clever slogan you've adopted, "users don't win;
winners don't use, " is right on target. I hope you
will share it with your friends and classmates.
Mrs. Bush joins me in sending our warm best wishes
and thanks for your support. God bless you.
Sincerely,
Miss Jennifer Casey
803 Smith Lane
Hillsboro, Illinois 62049
803 Smith Ln.
Hillsboro, IL 62049
9/5/89 217-532-5080
Dear mr. President,
and I am a fourteen year old
my name is Jenniser Casey
freshman in high school. The
school that I attend is about
midium-sized in student
population. The town I live in
that is fairly small, and anything
reluding drugs. Nic. Pusident,
happens spreads quickly
I am very concerned about
are my friends. some of them.
getting involved work
upperclassmen who use
bad enough in junior
drugs. I thought it was
alcohol, and a few who use
high, but now it seems
to we getting werse
And I want to fight
Sir, it disgusts 4nc.
drugs in my community
county, state, country,
and world. I'll do anithing
to fight this. I want to
be cheard Sir. But I need your
help In return, I will give
you as much of mine as I
can.
Becently I have taken
quite a liking to a popiliar
music group called New Kids
ON ThE Block". They are very
much involved in the Say
no to Drugs" campaign. That is
one reason why I like them
so much. We stand for the
same things. I've Written
to them expressing my
concerns, but theyre -IC
expect to chear from them.
Jusy that I don't really
But sir, I think that I
can get somewhere with
you. I am really sincere
about this, senci think
we could help eachothie
alot. Like I said before,
I will do ANYTHING to
stop drugs.
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I have taken up enough
time in your schedule. Thank
you, sir. I hope to lee
hearing srom you soon
with more information, mr.
President Thank you again.
Very sincerely-
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Dearest President Bush (or the appropiate staff),
Regarding the War on Drugs
I know you're coming down on
the drug situation and I respect
the white House should know what's
what you're planning, but I think
going on in my midwest, homey fown
There are very few people I know
that arenot doing drugs. First, I
thought only lower income, abused, and
i gnorant people used drugs and then
I re-thought my believes. I thought
about the variety of people I'm exposed to:
my co- workers do drugs, my friends do
drugs, my college classmates do drugs
No, they don't do drugs everyday or
every weekend but drugs are used
anymore, at get togethers, pot and
cocaine are radomly passed or availle in
a side room.
What can I do? I made the choice
to be drug. free but what about these
average rund the mill people? ? I think
our anti-drug need to be glared to
the average, middleclass person involved
23
in a "good" lifestyle Every
commercial is glared to either
simple minded folks or pre-med students
Please, I care about the people
I come in contact with during
my life. We have to rach all
Malms of drug abuse; from the daily abuser,
to the once of year party goer.
Is it possible for the pro paganda
machine to create something to touch
the middle average group?
I love the people involved
in my life, If there 3
anything know. I can do -please let me
thank you.
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Laura which- Liebersback
(but you can call me Babs
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325, 14th Ave SE #301
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President George Bush
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington D.C. 20013
Dear President George Bush:
I am writing not only as an active student in leadership at
Yosemite High School in Oakhurst, California, but as a
concerned and prospective teenager. My thoughts and attitudes
toward the following issue may have no apparent impact on you and
your duties, and perhaps you've received many letters of
similarity, however, I do need to remind you that the infor-
mation I am about to give comes straight from the value system
and mind of a typical 16 year old. I only ask that you try and
take me seriously and consider my prospective.
Adolescent substance abuse has become widely recognized as a
serious social problem during the past few years; however, the
"solutions" our world has come up with to solve the problem
have not proved to be sufficient. Drinking and drugs have
always been an accepted part of the American culture and there
has always been a small awareness of the problems that it can
cause. WE KNOW WHAT IT DOES We have heard it over and over
a
again. From our teachers, from our parents, from almost
everything we read these days. The problem is not a lack
of education. The problem is the mind of the individual.
Adolescents these days can be set off by the simplest things.
A guy I may like doesn't say hi to me. A friend ignores one
of my comments. I receive a bad grade on a test. All of
these things and more can make up for a bad day. When
things such as these become a part of each of one's day, there
is no doubt it may lead to depression. And what "millions of
teenagers are turning to as a "cure" for depression is drugs.
Why not? If it makes them feel better, then who cares about
what it can do to you. Besides, it's only bad if it goes on
for a long period of time. And they're only going to do it
once, right? Wrong. Once they start feeling good, they want
to continue that feeling forever. So they take more drugs. And
more. And more. Until finally, they're problems are over.
Because they're dead.
So stop the problem where it starts. Forget peer pressure.
It's a way of life. Teenagers look to their friends for the
answers. And when they find them, it doesn't matter if they're
right or wrong. Because they're doing it. Depression can be
caused by many things. But the main reason for it is a lack
of self-esteem. When people start to feel down on themselves-
for any matter- whether it's their looks, their personality,
or their grades, they become depressed. If we can, in some
way, develop a bit of self esteem in each individual, their
need for drugs would be lessened, and the war on drugs would
be much more simple.
Another factor which leads to drug use is the family. Problems
at home, lead to problems in the child. A child needs to
feel wanted. By lacking this, it may also, in no doubt,
lower the child's self esteem. The family is a living body.
It is the incubator and channeller of excitement and feeling.
Teenagers want their parents to respond to them. If there is
in an inadequate supply of love from their parents, the
teenager may be forced to turn elsewhere for reassurance and
comfort. And that is the point in which drugs begin to ruin
both of their lives.
Though the war on drugs may never end, we can slow it down
by using the right methods. All it takes is some way to
help make adolescents happier. And it can happen. A few
caring individuals working together can make it happen.
It just needs such a person to begin.
Sincerely,
Brende Pracker
Brenda Walker
TRESNO PM CA 837
CHRISTMAS
Brenda Walker
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President George Bush
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington D.C. 20013
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Daphne, All. 36556
Jaxuary 24,1990
Dear mr. President,
I'm sony to take up your time
but I've wanted to write to you about
drugs in our City and state.
Recently my husband and I went
across the bay to molile to see
some fiends we hadn't seen in
a while. while we were there I
noticed everyone was acting differently
from the last time I saw them.
Before we left I was talking to
one of my good fiends and I asked
her what made her change so drastic-
by. Then she tried to talk me into
taking a pill she called "extocy". I
told My friend I've never head of it
and she told me, "It's like coke,
except its more interest. "I told ker
I've never tried drugs and I don't plan
to. She told me the only way it
could be detected was through a
spinal tap and that skill 600 one would
ever know. I told her I would. Then
I walked away.
I was going to tell my husband
but before I could ke told me to go
get in the car we were going home.
when we got into the cal he told Ne
they had been doing extocy, acid, ice,
clack and coke. It really shocked
me.
Mr. President, I don't want to go
to my friends funeral. I'm eighteen
years old and they avent much older.
They 're wasting there lives Ose drugs
when they could live wonderful lives.
Please get someone to do something
before my friends kill themselves.
I'm sorry it's not very neat but
I've been trying Yo word this
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Roxette Morrison
27190 Parker Lane
WASTLE, AL
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1600 Pennslyvaxia Ave. H.W.
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Bob Benson
1732 Candlewood Lane
Sylvania, Ohio 43560
Dear Mr. President
I realize that you cannot possibly read all or even a
reasonable percentage of the letters written to you, but if
this doesn't reach your eyes, I'm afraid my effort to reach
you will probably have been a futile one.
I have never written to a government official before and
shame on me for that. However, I mention this to indicate the
passion I am filled with regarding the issue of drugs and
what I feel might be done to impact this problem in a
positive way.
I recently watched all three segments of the made for TV
movie/documentary, "Drug Wars: The Camarena Story" and was hit
between the eyes with an idea which I think could have a huge
impact on our fight against drugs. Before stating my idea, I
will first list four conditions which I think give credence
to my proposal.
(1) The question was asked during an interview following
one or more of the segments if the movie might have
any impact on at least the casual user. The DEA
agent's answer was yes. He felt that if casual users
were aware of the lives that were lost by DEA agents
and also of those affected by friends and family
members, they might consider quitting drugs. Also it
may prevent some people from even experimenting with
their first drug. I agree.
(2) If we could eliminate the growth of drugs in
Columbia and every other country where they are
presently grown and processed, and if we eliminated
all present routes into the USA, as long as the
demand exists, drugs will be grown and processed
somewhere. And routes and means to get these drugs
into our country will continue to exists.
(3) If I am wrong about (2), and plants used to produce
drugs could be eliminated throughout the world,
chemical drugs similar to what is now called crystal
would be processed.
(4) Legalizing drugs in my opinion would be a mistake.
Although there is certainly some convincing
argument that favors legalization, how does one
convince his/her daughter or son that drugs are
poison when the law condones it. Moreover, those
kids with little or no parental guidance will have
little chance. This is a cop out solution.
What must be done therefore is to eliminate or more
realistically minimize the demand. This obviously is not a
new idea. My proposal which follows, however, could at least
help to accomplish this.
PROPOSAL: Commission an author to rewrite the book which
preceded the movie discussed above at a reading
level appropriate for fifth or sixth graders. Do
the same at a reading level geared to ninth or
tenth graders. As the President of the United
States, you could then personally appeal to the
educators of this country to include these books on
their reading lists. This will accomplish several
things. First most boys and girls will read about
and reflect on the effect drug users have on
innocent people. Second, the assigned reading will
be accompanied by class discussion and book reports
which will further drive home the message that
drugs not only affect users and suppliers, but
others as well. Also, it may be the tool which will
give some young boys and girls the incentive to
discuss incidents they may have witnessed or know
about concerning the use or sale of drugs by other
boys or girls.
I know that my proposal is simplistic and would require a
great deal of analysis before implementation could be
achieved, but it seems to me that a pilot program could be
conducted in a carefully selected area to determine what
modifications should be made before making it a national
program. Thank you for listening keep up the good work.
Sincerely,
Bob Benson
Bob Benson
7239 Candlewood Lane
PM 936 TOL HO 9EPHO TOLEDO.
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29 JAN
1990
President George Bush
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington, D.C. 20335
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WASHINGTON. D.C.
Ms. Jan Borman
Assistant Principal
Gering Junior High School
1800 8th Street
Gering, Nebraska 69341
October 6, 1989
THE PRESIDENT
Dear Jan:
I
I was very moved by your letter of September 13th. I hope
you will let me know how that case is resolved. It would
be terrible if a courageous kid stands up and does the
right thing, only to have the case dismissed.
Thank you so very much for all you are doing to help our
young people. For my part, I plan to stay involved
working with our drug czar, Bill Bennett, to help you and
hundreds of thousands like you to win the fight.
Barbara joins me in sending our warmest best wishes,
CaBl
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William W. Lockwood, Ed. D. Superintendent
GERING, NEBRASKA 69341
Robert G. Waite
Assistant Superintendent
308) 436-3125
3123
for Business Services
September 13, 1989
President George Bush
White House
Washington, DC 20202
Dear President Sush:
I am a junior high assistant principal in Gering, Nebraska. I am writing to thank you
for your efforts to combat drug usage. Today, our entire junior high school, 560
students and staff, watched your televised address to students. It was inspirational
to those of us who are trying to help teens feel gcod about themselves and to stand
up to peer pressure and avoid drugs. Your address was broadcast live here at 10:15 A.M.
MTS, and at one of our lunch periods a student came and reported another student who was
trying to sell drugs at school. The boy who had the courage to stand up to his peers
commented to me that your speech was the impetus he needed to come and take a stand on
drug usage by his friend. We were able to find the drugs and have the student arrested.
We intend to follow this case through the court system to ensure that students do see
that something is done to pushers and users and that there are consequences for their
actions. What happens on this case is going to be a lesson to lots of families in our
community. I hope that the consequences will be high for this visible case.
If your speech can move more teens to similar action throughout our country, then you
have started the ripple in what I hope will be a wave of action by our future leaders
to wash our country clean of drugs. I firmly believe that the hope for changing the
direction of drugs lies with the youth as future parents and citizens with tradition-
al values and pride in our country. As you know, the battle can only be won with a
cooperative effort between law enforcement, judicial system, educators, businesses,
parents and teens.
Again, thank you for your courageous leadership in this area. I thought you should
know you are making a difference. Perhaps your speech should be sent to schools- for
future showings if they were unable to watch the live broadcast.
suspended from but
Student was
school Jan Respectfully, Borman
a senester
Yan Borman, Assistant Principal
is for now back
Gering Junior High School
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P.S. I appreciated the letter from Secretary of Education, Lauro F. Cavazos,
reminding us of the broadcast.
CC: Govenor Kay Orr
Lauro F. Cavazos, Secretary of Education
(EDUCATION makes a difference)
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Dear Ms. Johnson:
Thank you for your kind words about your niece's
reaction to my speech to students on the dangers of
drugs. I am pleased to learn that Marion not only
understood the severity of the problem but also
wanted to discuss the issue with her family.
While the speech applied to Americans of all ages,
it was specifically addressed to students in the
classrooms and the assembly halls. I tried to put
myself in their place and imagine growing up faced
with the task of making decisions that will shape the
future. I wanted them to understand that those who
let drugs make their decisions for them will hear the
doors of opportunity slamming shut. The attitudes
that once encouraged or excused drug use have
changed, and that is a healthy change.
Our hope for this country's future now rests in the
home and in the classrooms. If we help young people
make the right decisions with regard to drugs, our
Nation will be united, determined, and strong.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
Ms. Vicki Johnson
226 East Bodley Avenue
Kirkwood, Missouri 63122
September 13, 1989
President George Bush
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C.
Dear President Bush,
Congratulations on a fine speech to the schools yesterday. In case you
wonder what impact it had, I want to share with you how my twelve-year-old
niece Marion Randall reacted. She heard the broadcast at school, in seventh
grade at Nipher Junior High School. I took Marion and her ten-year-old
brother and her six-year-old sister out for dinner last night, and she gave us
a ten minute run down on what you said. In fact, she was the one to bring
the subject up. She related the stories you told in great detail, and it was
obvious to me that she had been really touched by what you said. After she
finished, I asked her what she thought about it, and she told me that she and
her girlfriend had sat together in class during the speech and hugged each
other because they were crying at the sad stories. Then she said it was
important that if a kid was having a problem with drugs that they tell
someone in order to get help, or that if a kid knew someone else was having a
problem that they take action or they would be part of the problem.
Thanks for taking the time to lend a personal touch to a tough problem. As I
read your speech text this morning I realize how you spoke to these kids in
their language and in a way they could relate to. I know you hit home with
Marion, and I hope you did with many others as well.
Sincerely,
Vicki Johnson
Vicki V. Johnson
226 East Bodley Avenue
Kirkwood, MO 63122
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Dear Students:
Your principal, Dr. Patricia Ackerman, was kind enough
to make sure that I received your special messages about
my drug speech. Thank you for writing and sharing your
thoughts on the problem of substance abuse.
I am heartened by your candor. I hope that these letters
are the first indication that you will have ongoing debates
among yourselves on how best to combat illicit drugs. As
I said in my speech, you can make a difference -- for
yourselves and those around you.
By working hard in school and in your community, you
can make sure our country is well prepared for the 21st
century. America's future is in your hands. I'm certain
that you'll accept the challenges before you and put forth
your best efforts.
Mrs. Bush and I hope that you'll have a rewarding school
year. God bless you.
Sincerely,
The Students of Taylor Academy
14780 Superior Road
Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118
9/13
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President George Bush
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Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. President:
Yesterday, a volunteer group of my students and I viewed
your televised message regarding drugs. Immediately fol-
lowing the presentation, students wrote their reactions
to the broadcast and participated in a meaningful discussion
about it.
Enclosed please find the sentiments expressed by students
14780 Superior Road
in an alternative high school for underachievers. A des-
Cleveland Heights
criptive brochure about Taylor Academy is included. Now
Ohio the
in its third year, Taylor Academy is a successful example
(216) 371-7463
of what can be done to impact at risk student populations
positively.
Shortly, all Taylor Academy students will have the oppor-
tunity to view the broadcast and discuss it in their Social
Studies classes. Since the program aired during our lunch
Patricia A. Ackerman. Ph. D. hour, it was videotaped for later use with students.
Principal
Best wishes as you continue to actualize your role as
"education President."
Sincerely,
Patrin a.
Patricia A. Ackerman
Principal
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Cleveland Heights-
Taylor
University Heights
City School District
Academy
In my opinion, the speech Mr. Bush gave us was highly
informative and educational to me. I rather enjoyed
the last part about the law and his future plans to
overcome the drug crisis in America.
David J. Weigand
16 years of age
14780 Superior Road
Cleveland Heights
Ohio 44118
(216) 371-7463
Patricia A. Ackerman. Ph. D.
Principal
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Cleveland Heights-
Taylor
University Heights
City School District
Academy
I feel that the President was a wonderful speaker, but
he needs to be more specific and talk more about the
people heavily into drugs and less about people like
us who are clean, and drug free. Talk to the ones who
are in need of a message and not us who need no help.
Chris Chruch
15 years of age
14750 Superior Road
Cleveland Heights
Ohio-44118
(216) 371-7463
Patricia A. Ackerman. Ph. D.
Principal
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Cleveland Heights-
Taylor
University Heights
City School District
Academy
I feel that the President's address was okay. I think
that he should have dealt more with the problem at hand
instead of threatening today's drug dealers and users.
As President, he should not abandon them.
Jason Coleman
17 years of age
14780 Superior Road
Cleveland Heights
Ohio 44118
(216) 371-7463
Patricia A. Ackerman. Ph. D.
Principal
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Cleveland Heights-
Taylor
University Heights
City School District
Academy
My feelings on Mr. Bush's speech, are that he spoke
on how the laws said you would be punished if caught.
He also spoke on how he wishes that this could stop.
But he never spoke on what he should do about it. I
feel that if he could help Colombia, then he should
help America because I know they need help, but we also
need help. I also feel that for drug dealers and drug
users who might have listened to what he had to say,
it only went through one ear and out the other. They
feel that they need this. They don't care what you
have to say. They are going to do what they want even
if it means breaking the law.
Kim Rusely
15 years of age
14750 Superior Road
Cleveland Heights
Ohio 4118
(216) 371-7463
Patricia A. Ackerman. Ph. D.
Principal
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Cleveland Heights-
Taylor
University Heights
City School District
Academy
The President's speech on drugs had a very heavy impact
on the drug trafficking, selling and abusing this year.
Because, in my opinion, if he says that the law will
be breaking down on crime, I believe him. Just the
other day, in one of my classes we were talking about
legalizing drugs, and we were exchanging our ideas.
I said it was wrong! Because I don't agree with drugs
anyway! I just hope drugs get busted before the little
kids of today grow up on drugs. I sure wouldn't want
my kids on drugs. Even my football heroes are dying
and going to jail!
I think that the President should make an army of robocops
to crush out drugs. Alcohol killed my Grandfather before
14780 Superior Road
I was born and drugs kept me and my Grandfather from
Cleveland Heights
knowing each other.
Ohio 44118
(216) 371-7463
Madison Brooks
15 years of age
Patricia A. Ackerman. Ph. D.
Principal
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Cleveland Heights-
Taylor
University Heights
City School District
Academy
I think that Mr. Bush had a lot of good points, but
I would have to disagree with his views on how to deal
with occasional users. I really don't think that he
should cut the occasional user off from the privileges
that a non user has.
I do agree with Mr. Bush on the way he would deal with
big time dealers of our great country. Also, I agree
with his thoughts on how we can view drugs, and how
our friends can help us with our drug problems.
Chris Mlynowski
16 years of age
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I, as well as many, think this problem should have been
addressed long before now. I think that President Bush
really needs to know what it is really like. If he
isn't there, there is only so much that he can understand.
He seemed really concerned about those who don't deal
with drugs at all. He said nothing to those who use
and sell drugs. They are the ones that need help.
Those of us who don't deal with them have all the help
we need. We just need to be reminded now and again.
But over all, I liked his speech and I hope that we
can end all of this madness.
Tiffany Ann Nichol Sweeney
15 years of age
14780 Superior Road
Cleveland Heights
Ohio 44118
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Taylor
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The narcotics drive is very strong today. Human beings
are killing and hurting each other for drugs. President
Bush's comments were true and helpful, but like they
say "ya had to be there." The President only knows
so much because he himself isn't living in a heavily
drug related environment. When you experience these
things, then there is a good chance that you truly know
what the problem is and the extent of the problems.
I know from experience that some of the people selling
drugs get away with it. They pay off policemen and
have others buy their court cases. As long as they
think they can get away with it, they will continue
to take part in the sale of drugs. As far as the users
of drugs, if there were no sellers, there would be no
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buyers. We really need to end this madness before it
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ends us.
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Richell Sims
16 years of age
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As a result of drugs, lives are being destroyed and
our country is losing its power and world status. The
idea of our nation's youth speaking to the youth is
an ideal project but you cannot allow the youth to do
all the work. The schools, parents and neighbors must
all contribute in our fight against drugs.
The idea of drug testing for athletes is a good idea
but is not acceptable to many people such as myself
due to the fact it makes people like myself who do not
use drugs or alcohol feel too guilty. They are the
most susceptible people to drugs.
Also the Just Say No slogan for drugs will not work.
It is not forceful enough. Drugs need a slogan such
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as "You Use, You Die," but force is needed in the drug
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fight.
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Sincerely yours,
Michael Buchanan
17 years of age
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I disagree with what he said about slamming the door
on drugs, because too many people are using and selling
them. Unless they get more police on the force, then
maybe they could stop them. In Los Angeles the L.A.P.D.
cannot even handle the two most powerful gangs. There
are more Crips than the L.A.P.D., and the Crips have
more powerful weapons.
If drugs weren't stopped two years ago, what makes people
think they are going to get them off the street now?
Peppard Miller
15 years of age
14780 Superior Road
Cleveland Heights
Ohio 44118
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Taylor
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When the President was talking, he obviously didn't
know what he was talking about or what's going on.
It seems like he was just continuing the 'just say no"
program which is nonsense. The whole program is ridic-
ulous. T.V. stars can't tell anybody anything, because
who believes them? They do drugs too!
More jails is not the solution. In another 20 years
or so, half the people in the U.S. will be locked up,
and the other half will be watching them. People are
not going to stop doing drugs period. Just like cigarettes
and alcohol, when people get addicted, they are addicted.
You can't just stop freebasing "cold turkey." Gimme
a break!
People that do. drugs, do drugs because they have something
depressing on the mind or in their lives. All it takes
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is one "hit," after that, you are gone. The people
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that sell it are just supplying the demand, just like
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the California vineyards are supplying the alcohlics.
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The President must take a drink now and then.
No, I don't believe raps because if they don't do it
they might sell it. One or two popular people talking
isn't helping anything. This program just insults the
intelligence of teenagers, and everyone who sees this
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happening.
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Hayes Hood
17 years of age
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My initial reaction to President Bush's speech is that
finally real effort will be put into stopping drug abuse/trade.
In my opinion, Mr. Bush is in the right to deny privileges
to users of drugs. These people are only helping to
corrupt America by contributing to the drug problems.
I think that the consequences should be more extreme
than denying privileges.
I believe dealers should be sentenced to death as earlier
suggested by President Bush.
Phillip Haden Emerson
15 years of age
14780 Superior Road
Cleveland Heights
Ohio 44118
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My reaction to President Bush's speech was that he is
really just trying to say not to do drugs. But he did
not say anything about how he would control the gangs
in Los Angeles or Washington, and how he would stop
the export and import of drugs. When the President
finds an idea about that, drugs will go down.
David Dicus
14 years of age
14780 Superior Road
Cleveland Heights
Ohio 44118
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I think the President should make the drug dealers spend
at least ten years behind bars. For people to know
how long they will spend time in jail will make them
think twice about selling them or using them. I don't
think the President can stop drugs, because once one
drug dealer is gone another is born.
If he was to raise the minimum wages to $5.00 an hour,
that would make people want to get a job rather than
sell drugs.
Charles Wardlaw
17 years of age
14780 Superior Road
Cleveland Heights
Ohio 44118
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I feel that President Bush's message wasn't true. How
are you going to get thousands and thousands of drug
dealers off the streets? I think you need a lot more
self-esteem, and self-control. I don't think drug dealers
and drugs are over. By the time drugs are over, more
people will be addicted. Just by you saying no, is
not going to make you have anything to do with drugs.
I don't think there should be a drug test because that
is your personal business. If students are using drugs
what will you do with them? Put them in jail, rehab.
centers or what?
Yvette Chandler
16 years of age
14780 Superior Road
Cleveland Heights
Ohio 44118
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I feel that the presentation President George Bush presented
today eased the minds of a lot of America's teenagers.
But, I feel that the President needs to put his actions
to work and quickly. Day after day, people are dying
and getting hurt over drugs. I feel our government
really needs to crack down. I also really believe that
they need to start back with that "Scared Straight"
program, and check all students for any drug use, and
especially drug sellers.
Tracie Potts
16 years of age
14780 Superior Road
Cleveland Heights
Ohio 44118
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I think the effect of President Bush trying to stop
the selling and usage of drugs is good. But if you
try to stop one drug dealer, two more will come. And
if you do stop the dealers, there is always going to
be one who sells and the people who use the drugs are
going to want some. Then someone is going to see all
the money they can make, and then there is another
person selling drugs. The chain will go on and on.
How do you break the chain?
Shanton Cassell
16 years of age
14780 Superior Road
Cleveland Heights
Ohio 44118
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Taylor
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Drugs and alcohol are what the teenagers of today are
thinking of. We, as teenagers, don't really know what
we want. When there is a problem and we cannot solve
it, some of the teenages turn to drugs. We believe
that that is the only thing that can help us, but the
drugs are what's bothering us. Some of the drug users
take things to help contribute to the addiction. Maybe,
the school systems in the United States should make
a class for drugs and tell students how drugs really
can hurt them. Show them pictures of drug users and
how drugs make people turn out to be. Students may
realize that drugs, sex, teen pregnancy aren't the thing.
The thing is to get a high school diploma and to be
in a drug free, world.
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Sharae Williams
Cleveland Heights
15 years of age
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I feel the President meant. well by the way he presented
his speech. The only thing is, everyone who is in politics
talks about his way of stopping drugs but they have
yet to prove their action, or should I say words. The
police seem to worry more about the little dealers.
What about the big guys who send the younger kids to
sell for them? Also, for every one little dealer caught
there are three more out there. People are sitting
there yelling about the dealers, but yet they turn their
backs and refuse to get involved.
Melissa Lenzo
17 years of age
14780 Superior Road
Cleveland Heights
Ohio 44118
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