METH IS UNRAVELING FABRIC OF ISLE SOCIETY

The police need to start cracking down on Hawaii's crystal meth epidemic.
Too many people are becoming either addicts or victims of this drug.

First, ice is the reason for Hawaii's increasing crime rate. This drug is so
strong that it drives its users to cheat, steal and lie to everyone,
including their friends and family.

Second, ice plays a big role in our poor economy. The person who becomes a
slave to this drug becomes so paranoid and insecure that he shuts himself
away from the world. Someone on ice eventually will lose his or her job, and
then turn to crime to support their habit.

Last, the drug is too easy to obtain. Minors as young as 12 already have
experimented with ice. In most cases, the minor received the drug from a
close relative. A parent on ice generally would not be bothered if his or
her child is using ice.

The police have spent too much time investigating the matter and need to
start taking action. I am speaking about crystal meth through my own
experience, and I believe stricter laws also should be considered on both
drug dealers and users.

Magdalynn Pule

Waianae