Many people are asking what is the cost of the Kanesatake Mohawk Police as the force grows in size. While the actual figures are not public, one can get a close approximation based on a draft budget made up last year for a three-month operation for Kanehsatake. In a document dated August 19, 2003, and titled 'Kanehsatake Drug Operation - - approximate cost for a three-month drug operation,' one gets a good insight into the cost of the current KMP operation. [continues 312 words]
Recently, one of our young people right here in Kahnawake overdosed on some drugs and ended up in the hospital. His bad trip may last the rest of his life. As a community, haven't we learned anything yet? What has to happen before people realize that illegal drugs injure, maim and kill? As much as we try to educate our youth on the dangers of drug abuse, it never seems to sink in. There is no reason for anyone to die. The peer pressure on our young people to experiment and use drugs is enormous. It puts every young person at risk, no mater how hard many parents are working to bring up their children the right way. [continues 561 words]
