Pubdate: Tue, 13 Sep 2005
Source: Chilliwack Progress (CN BC)
Copyright: 2005 The Chilliwack Progress
Contact:  http://www.theprogress.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/562
Author: Marina Striker
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/meth.htm (Methamphetamine)

DRUGS CAUSING CRIME

With the federal government cracking down on street racing and auto
theft, with thanks to the legacy of Chuck Cadman, dare I say: "a
little too late!" So far, seven lives have been taken this year alone
due to auto theft! The late Chuck Cadman was an awesome man and an
inspiration to many. Cadman, having lost his own son by a young
offender, fought to change the law prior to his death; introducing
stiffer sentences - for vehicular crime, especially when it involves
criminal negligence causing bodily harm.

Crystal meth is so prevalent that it's readily available around every
street corner, leading to crime left and right. The federal government
should realize that drugs are causing the crime.

Wouldn't it be great to have the same go for crystal meth drug pushers
and users?

At best, it's eating away at their brains. At worst, crystal meth is
killing people, the most recent, a 13-year-old from Victoria this past
week. It's becoming a horrible epidemic.

If nothing drastic is done, in five to 10 years there will be a
generation of youth made unemployable through drug use. The government
should take a hard look at the underlying issues of why crime takes
place.

Marina Striker

Agassiz
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