Pubdate: Tue, 31 Dec 2002 Source: Clarion-Ledger, The (MS) Copyright: 2002 The Clarion-Ledger Contact: http://www.clarionledger.com/about/letters.html Website: http://www.clarionledger.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/805 Author: Ann Hall MELTON WON'T USE INADEQUATE TACTICS I can well understand why a few people are a little concerned about Frank Melton being appointed to head the Bureau of Narcotics. Let me list some concerns: * He's not a "good ol' boy," (won't hire buddies). * He doesn't take payoffs, not even a salary (incorruptible). * Does not do or say the politically expedient thing (loose cannon in a buttoned-down administration; hats off to Musgrove for the guts). * No law enforcement experience (look where all that experience has gotten us). I personally don't think the "war on drugs" can be won. How many years and billions down the tubes with no real gain? However, if anyone can bring about any positive change, Frank Melton can. We may not always agree with everything he says, but by golly we have to respect the man for doing what he believes to be right, "And that, my friends, is the bottom line." Ann Hall Madison - --- MAP posted-by: Larry Stevens