READER'S VIEW: DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

We can all sleep better now knowing that all the drug paraphernalia that
was "invading the homes of families across the country" has been
confiscated. Does anyone really think this is going to do anything in the
"war on drugs?" Is this going to stop drugs from pouring into this country?
Stop the drugs, and there will be no need for bongs and other such devices.

Are we going to shut down all the grocery stores, drug stores, pharmacies
and gas stations? After all, they sell rolling papers, pipes, cold
medication, hypodermic needles, etc. These items can be used in
"processing, preparing, injecting, ingesting, or inhaling illegal drugs."

Can't the federal government spend our money a little more wisely, like
confiscating sewing kits and fingernail clippers from airline passengers?

Jon Beitz,

Pocatello