Pubdate: Sat, 06 Aug 2005 Source: Berkshire Eagle, The (Pittsfield, MA) Copyright: 2005 New England Newspapers, Inc. Contact: http://www.berkshireeagle.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/897 Author: John H. Beckwith Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v05/n1189/a07.html?101400 PIGNATELLI IS WRONG ON SCHOOL-ZONE STANCE To the Editor of THE EAGLE:- Rep. William "Smitty" Pignatelli has always been a good listener and we know he's not in favor of drugs. So why is he listening to those attempting to weaken our drug policies and laws? We can't understand for a minute how anyone would listen to those who advocate for making illegal drugs easier to sell and get in South County. If Mr. Pignatelli is truly thinking as a parent, he will not be captured or bought by the illegal drug proponents. He will realize most of his constituents fear drugs and the harm they bring to our children, while only a selfish few care about lessening punishment of those caught dealing in a school zone. JOHN H. BECKWITH - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom