[JediGirl]

“Why DARE?” he asked. “Of all the drug awareness programs I have been exposed to, it is the most effective. In Marietta alone, we have worked with about 8,000 students.”

That statement says it all. Either he hasn't been exposed to many drug awareness programs or all "drug awareness programs" are a big joke (I suspect the latter..)

[WindMinstrel]

“I read about the criticism about a year ago,” she said. “But I think it is a very good program."

In other words, the doesn't care what the studies say -- she still likes it. Ah, such wisdom.

"I feel like any time a child has an opportunity to hear that message and see the results of drug use, it’s a wonderful program.”

All propaganda is good propaganda, eh? especially if its with someone else's money.

[headsonpikes]

I believe that DARE is an excellent program.

What better method could the State use to expose itself as a lying predatory beast?

Seriously. Any program that teaches the kids to be cynical and distrusting of puffed-up 'authorities' is a good one.

IMHO.