Pubdate: Mon, 11 Apr 2005 Source: Town Talk, The (Alexandria, LA) Copyright: 2005sThe Town Talk Contact: http://www.thetowntalk.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1027 Author: Ernest Cain DRUGS ARE A BIG THREAT The drug problem is like an iceberg; you see the part above water. But all too often is what you don't see and ignore that does the damage. Prescription drugs, painkillers and mood-altering pharmaceuticals contribute to and fuel the illegal substance market. Overlooked, undiscussed and ignored with easy access and multiple prescriptions, the comatose masses are easily pacified, controlled and manipulated. Power and might make right. There are too many drug dealers operating for too long in common knowledge because of political and/or law enforcement connections. Too many dealers masquerade as informants to avert punishment and continue their illegal cottage industry. It's not about free enterprise and trying to make it when it is done with the cooperation of politics and in the shelter of assistance from a member of our law enforcement. They prey upon our children, the young and immature, offer presentation of the solutions needed by people with insurmountable circumstances. These dealers are scavengers and buzzards in wolf's clothing. Ernest Cain, Pitkin - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom