Pubdate: Thu, 13 Oct 2005
Source: StarPhoenix, The (CN SN)
Copyright: 2005 The StarPhoenix
Contact:  http://www.canada.com/saskatoon/starphoenix/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/400
Author: Jason Gogal

SUIT AGAINST METH DEALER RETRIBUTION GONE AWRY

Re: Family sues over meth overdose (SP, Oct. 8) It is baffling and surreal
to see the Bergen family attempting to sue a drug dealer who sold their
daughter crystal meth.

By freely choosing to ingest this unknown substance, did it not occur
to Sandra Bergen that she may be placing herself in danger? She is
fortunate to be alive, but this lawsuit smacks of retribution gone
awry.

Crystal meth is a dangerous drug, especially because of potential
impurities in the street product. But we should remember that it used
to be sold as over-the-counter diet pills for years, and has been
known as "speed" for decades. We should also remember a popular saying
invented by the experienced youth of the late-1960s: "speed kills."

Jason Gogal

Saskatoon
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