Pubdate: Wed, 01 Dec 2004
Source: Charlotte Observer (NC)
Copyright: 2004 The Charlotte Observer
Contact:  http://www.charlotte.com/mld/observer/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/78
Author: Bob Mathews

ANTI-DRUG MONEY BETTER SPENT FIGHTING COCAINE

In response to "Marijuana hearing is Monday" (Nov. 27):

Maybe our elected officials should take a tour of any community's
"crack town." Let them check out the emaciated crack prostitutes who
will do almost anything for a "rock." Let them observe the crack
dealers congregating on the corner with a ready supply of one of the
most addictive drugs ever known. Let them talk to the residents about
how afraid they are to step out of the house after dark.

All the money spent prosecuting pot smokers could be put to much
better use fighting crack cocaine.

Bob Mathews,

Conover
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