Pubdate: Wed, 28 Aug 2002
Source: Charleston Gazette (WV)
Copyright: 2002 Charleston Gazette
Contact:  http://www.wvgazette.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/77
Author: Brenda Elkins

DRUG CYCLES WILL CONTINUE

Editor:

It appears that dealing drugs is similar to the cycle of depending on the 
system for "substantial living."

Children are growing up watching their parents and neighbors dealing 
drugs/stealing, etc., As well as getting government assistance and it 
becomes a way of life for them. Without education, the majority of 
employment is with fast-food restaurants, stores, etc., And I see "help 
wanted" signs constantly. The wages are low and hours long and the younger 
folks probably feel it is more profitable to just continue on the cycles. 
Also, even when drug pushers are caught, they are turned into narcs who get 
to keep profits of their dealings. I, too, see drug deals taking place and 
turn my head. That dealer may become a free narc in a short time and 
remember who nabbed him! I can understand folks not telling.

Brenda Elkins

Charleston
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