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 - --- MAP posted-by: Josh