Pubdate: Thu, 11 Apr 2002
Source: Austin American-Statesman (TX)
Copyright: 2002 Austin American-Statesman
Contact:  http://www.austin360.com/statesman/editions/today/
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Author: Joel Trevio

OPIUM FIELDS FOREVER?

Where is the outrage on our government's stand concerning the opium fields 
in Afghanistan? If our "war on drugs" is a legitimate operation, why is our 
government so reluctant to destroy the opium fields that are almost ready 
for harvest?

We have the means of stopping tons of opium from flooding the illegal drug 
market, yet our leaders seem content in allowing this supply to reach our 
neighborhoods and citizens. America, you need to wake up and ask more of 
your government and its policies.

JOEL TREVIO

Austin
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