Pubdate: Thu, 12 Jul 2001
Source: Grand Island Independent (NE)
Copyright: 2001 Grand Island Independent
Contact:  http://www.theindependent.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1023
Author: Matt Wells

WE NEED HARSHER PENALTIES FOR THOSE WHO DO DRUGS

I am writing this letter to ask one question to the readers of The 
Independent. What would possess a person to do drugs?

I'm sure that this topic may seem trite, but it is a valid one. There can 
be no situation so bad as to make someone want to to do drugs or to drink 
themselves into oblivion. It just doesn't make sense. To feel high -- that 
isn't a very convincing excuse. To relieve stress -- get a massage.

Common people, we need to rally against drugs and those who deal drugs.

I am asking all the people of Grand Island to band together to fight 
illegal drug use and underage drinking. And it all starts with responsible 
parents and role models.

There should also be harsher punishments for those people who are caught 
dealing drugs. It wouldn't bother me to see more people behind bars. Who 
cares if there are 25 people in one jail cell?

Matt Wells
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