Pubdate: Wed, 23 Oct 2002
Source: Palm Beach Post, The (FL)
Copyright: 2002 The Palm Beach Post
Contact:  http://www.gopbi.com/partners/pbpost/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/333
Author: Ron Hahn
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BUSH SHOULD WORK TO GET ALL DRUG USERS TREATMENT

It's too bad that Gov. Bush's daughter had to go to jail for 10 days, as 
The Post reported Friday, but it's even worse when someone else's daughter 
has to go for five years.

When are these tough-on crime-politicians going to realize that this so 
called "war on drugs" is actually a war on children? Most get hooked on 
drugs for reasons of stupidity, immaturity or emotional problems. Many 
start as early as 10 years old. These are victims, not criminals. If the 
$50,000 we spend for a prison cell were spent on decent rehabilitation 
programs, we could start saving our children so they, along with those who 
love and suffered with them and their addiction, can return to what a 
loving family should be.

Prison belongs to the dealers: They made our children the victims, and they 
deserve the maximum the law allows.

Ron Hahn, Stuart
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