Pubdate: Thu, 30 Sep 2004 Source: Macon Telegraph (GA) Copyright: 2004 The Macon Telegraph Publishing Company Contact: http://www.macontelegraph.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/667 Author: Burt Andrews Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v04/n1388/a04.html POSITION IS WRONG I disagree with the recent letter and The Telegraph questioning the recent sting operations in Macon. The writer says a number of teens are now labeled with a criminal record and can view themselves as beginning a career path towards criminality. My understanding is that if someone breaks the law that is exactly what happens. I would guess it is OK with The Telegraph and the letter writer that as they travel around Macon, the drive-through drug enterprises help our already tarnished image here. The Telegraph seems to think it is of no concern to bother with the low-level users. It is a fact very few stay "low level" and most of the crimes committed are by those supporting their habits. It is appalling to me to see the stand The Telegraph is taking on an issue that can destroy a family. I would like to tell Police Chief Monroe to keep up the good work; the majority of the citizens of Macon would like a safer place to live. Burt Andrews Lizella