Pubdate: Sun, 19 May 2002
Source: Daily Independent, The (KY)
Copyright: 2002 The Daily Independent, Inc
Contact:  http://www.dailyindependent.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1573
Author:  Veronica A. Nunley

SHERIFF COOPER HAS CONNECTED THE DOTS

Kudos for Sheriff Cooper for "connecting the dots" between alcohol and 
substance abuse and the many criminal activities that result. While most 
aren't given severe penalties for possession or use of illicit drugs, 78 
percent of those incarcerated in state and federal prisons admit abusing 
alcohol or drugs prior to or during the commission of illegal acts.

Greenup Countians need to understand that using and/or distributing drugs 
is never a "victimless" crime. Unless you live in a vacuum, you are 
impacted daily by alcohol and illicit drug abuse -- emotionally, 
physically, or socially.

Greenup County can't afford the cost of a sheriff who is "tolerant" of 
alcohol and illicit drug abuse or one who believes that illicit drugs 
should not be a priority.  That's why Sherriff Keith Cooper deserves the 
continued support of Greenup County.

Veronica A. Nunley

Flatwoods
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