CONCEAL AND CARRY MIGHT HAVE SAVED A LIFE

In all the news coverage of teacher Wardella Winchester's abduction
and murder, two important issues were missing: the war on drugs and
gun control.

Had cocaine not been illegal, it is likely Winchester would still be
alive today. The war on drugs makes drug trafficking profitable - and
dangerous. Alcohol and cigarettes don't inspire this sort of behavior.

Moreover, Winchester would be no worse off - quite likely a lot
better off if conceal carrying of handguns were permitted in
Illinois. Her assailants apparently didn't search her; she was able
to use her cell phone to call 911 from the trunk of their car.
Frankly, a loaded handgun would have been a lot more useful to her.

I pray that Winchester's murderers are brought to justice. I also
hope that those who made her murder more likely by promoting failed
government policies that have made this city a less-safe place to
live will be held accountable in the court of public opinion.

Diane Carol Bast

Palatine