Pubdate: Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Source: Agassiz Harrison Observer (CN BC)
Copyright: 2005 Agassiz Observer
Contact:  http://www.agassizharrisonobserver.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1344
Author: Marina Striker
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/meth.htm (Methamphetamine)

STOP DRUG USE IN ITS TRACKS

Editor,

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.

I urge all concerned citizens to attend an upcoming crystal meth
presentation on Tuesday, Sept. 27th at Community Services, Agassiz.
Cost. Luelo will be discussing the dangers and effects of this drug,
etc. from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.

Marina Striker

Agassiz
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