DRUG WAR NOT HELPING

The police operations in high crime areas as stated in the Sept. 2
Daily Reflector is a great effort in trying to reduce crime. However,
until there are stricter rules in housing and the mentality of those
who prey on others for their drug habits and financial needs have been
changed, they will only leave one neighborhood and go to another to
destroy.

The majority of the people in those neighborhoods are decent,
law-abiding citizens who want safety for their families, but there are
always bad seeds who seem to germinate and spread their foul behavior.

In addition, this country needs to look at eliminating the power of
drug dealers (including those who bring it into the country) by
legalizing drugs, especially marijuana. It's ridiculous to waste tax
dollars arresting and incarcerating someone for a few ounces of
marijuana. Legalization of drugs has proven to be effective in
reducing crime and raising tax revenue in a few other countries. The
drug war of past and present hasn't worked. It's time to take another
approach.

SHIRLEY WINBORNE

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