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 - --- MAP posted-by: Beth