Pubdate: Tue, 15 Feb 2005
Source: Springfield News-Leader (MO)
Copyright: 2005 The Springfield News-Leader
Contact:  http://www.springfieldnews-leader.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1129
Author: Jim Davis
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/meth.htm (Methamphetamine)

NEW LAWS MAY SPARK CRIME

Has anyone considered the ramifications of suddenly cutting off an easy
source of meth to people at a time when government funding for drug
treatment is being cut?

Since these people will not have a source to get off the meth, meth from
other areas will simply flow into the area (from Mexico or California) but
at a higher price.

That means we need to brace ourselves for a sharp increase in theft and
armed robberies (and do I need mention the state's law enforcement cuts?).
Has anyone seen the crime stats in Oklahoma lately?

Jim Davis, Springfield
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