Pubdate: Thu, 28 Aug 2003 Source: Tomahawk, The (TN) Copyright: 2003 The Tomahawk Online Contact: http://www.thetomahawk.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1977 Author: Randal Geringer METH SERIES TELLS SAD STORY Dear Editor: Your series on meth production seems to tell a sad story of how the war on drugs causes more problems than drug use. You state "The chemicals and fumes that permeate the walls, carpets, plaster, and wood of meth labs, as well as the surrounding soil, are known to cause cancer, short-term and permanent brain damage, and immune and respiratory system problems". These problems are a byproduct of the war on drugs. Legalize drugs and regulate them and these problems will disappear. I do not endorse meth use but if you support the war on drugs you must take responsibility for meth labs and the damage they cause. Randal Geringer Lawrence, KS - --- MAP posted-by: Larry Stevens