DRUG CYCLES WILL CONTINUE

Editor:

It appears that dealing drugs is similar to the cycle of depending on the
system for "substantial living."

Children are growing up watching their parents and neighbors dealing
drugs/stealing, etc., As well as getting government assistance and it
becomes a way of life for them. Without education, the majority of
employment is with fast-food restaurants, stores, etc., And I see "help
wanted" signs constantly. The wages are low and hours long and the younger
folks probably feel it is more profitable to just continue on the cycles.
Also, even when drug pushers are caught, they are turned into narcs who get
to keep profits of their dealings. I, too, see drug deals taking place and
turn my head. That dealer may become a free narc in a short time and
remember who nabbed him! I can understand folks not telling.

Brenda Elkins

Charleston