Pubdate: Sat, 30 Dec 2006 Source: Rutland Herald (VT) Copyright: 2006 Rutland Herald Contact: http://www.rutlandherald.com Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/892 Author: Joel Williams STORY SHOWS HOLE IN 'WAR ON DRUGS' Your headline story, (New chief: Barre to keep up pressure on drug dealers) exemplifies the need of Prosecuting Attorney Robert Sands' call for an end to the expensive (and futile) war on drugs. Now, Comrade Bombardier, a drug "warrior" wants to escalate this civil war, calling for more money for his special interests, with as many police officers as "the taxpayers can afford." Then, he goes on to say he will "find something for them to do." He even goes as far as encouraging citizens to turn in fellow citizens so he can perpetuate his costly needs. One only needs to look to Brattleboro to see what happens when police encourage citizens to spy on their neighbors. When we citizens allow special interest like police to edict judicial policy, it is like allowing theocratic Christians a say in bombing of "those ignorant heathens" around the globe. Follow the money trail starting with (past prosecutor) Sen. Patrick Leahy's $1.75 million grant to fight drug abuse and you will see why soldiers like Comrade Bombardier are so willing to commit your hard earned dollars to the new police state. Joel Williams Poultney - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake