SHERIFF COOPER HAS CONNECTED THE DOTS

Kudos for Sheriff Cooper for "connecting the dots" between alcohol and
substance abuse and the many criminal activities that result. While most
aren't given severe penalties for possession or use of illicit drugs, 78
percent of those incarcerated in state and federal prisons admit abusing
alcohol or drugs prior to or during the commission of illegal acts.

Greenup Countians need to understand that using and/or distributing drugs
is never a "victimless" crime. Unless you live in a vacuum, you are
impacted daily by alcohol and illicit drug abuse -- emotionally,
physically, or socially.

Greenup County can't afford the cost of a sheriff who is "tolerant" of
alcohol and illicit drug abuse or one who believes that illicit drugs
should not be a priority. That's why Sherriff Keith Cooper deserves the
continued support of Greenup County.

Veronica A. Nunley

Flatwoods