Pubdate: Sun, 20 Jan 2002 Source: Beckley Register-Herald (WV) Copyright: 2002 The Register-Herald Contact: http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?brd86 Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1441 Author: Ann Parker EAST BECKLEY IS EVERYONE'S ISSUE We all know there is a drug problem in East Beckley area and other parts of the city. However, we should not pass judgment until we take a stand as a community. It is important that every resident become actively involved in making our community a better place to live and rear our children. We must begin by attending council meetings and communicating with our elected officials. They will never know our needs or concerns if we do not generate an awareness. We hold our officials accountable for their actions, but we must also hold ourselves accountable for our willingness to communicate with them. Mrs. Chambers, our councilwoman, has always tried to help solve problems. She has availed herself to each of us. She cannot do the job alone. Nothing is gained when we sit back and criticize. Working together brings success. We can agree with the writer who said, "All that is necessary for the forces of evil to win in the world is for enough good folks to do nothing." Ann Parker Beckley - --- MAP posted-by: Beth