Pubdate: Fri, 19 Dec 2003 Source: Messenger-Inquirer (KY) Copyright: 2003 Messenger-Inquirer Contact: http://www.messenger-inquirer.com Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1285 Author: Phillip Perry, Sgt. 1st Class DRUGS, CRIME SQUEEZING THE LIFE OUT OF THE UNITED STATES Readers Write If you read the Daviess Circuit Court news in the Messenger-Inquirer you would see that the same crimes go on and on each week: burglary and criminal possession of a forged instrument, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of controlled substance, possession of anhydrous ammonia with intent to manufacture methamphetamine and stolen property, and not to mention DUI, jumping bail, rape charges, etc. These crimes are being committed by people 17 to 50 years of age. They are people who this country is depending on to be productive, to help keep this country alive. And they are people who blame our president for their problems, which is wrong and untrue. With this country at war and our young men putting their lives on the line for our freedom, you would think that they would want to do something to contribute to our nation, rather than live the life of drugs and crime. Drugs, and crimes committed because of drugs, are squeezing the life out of this country. I think we should have a law that says "Get a Job or Go to Jail." Sgt. 1st Class Phillip Perry Beaver Dam - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake