JAILING ICE ADDICTS SOLVES NOTHING

Sentencing recovering ice addicts to prison is not the best approach to this
problem. First, ice addicts who are coping -- by enrolling in a drug program
or getting a job -- are on the road to recovery. Throwing them in prison
will only hinder their progress.

Second, by getting a job and working, the ice addict is contributing to
society and paying taxes. Putting them jail costs the taxpayers even more.

Ice addicts who are in the process of recuperating and exhibiting signs of
progress should not be regarded as a threat to society.

Elia Tanga

Kaneohe