News (Media Awareness Project) - US GA: Column: Bill To Ask Death For Dope Peddlers |
| Title: | US GA: Column: Bill To Ask Death For Dope Peddlers |
| Published On: | 2001-12-09 |
| Source: | Ledger-Enquirer (GA) |
| Fetched On: | 2008-01-25 02:18:07 |
Fifty Years Ago Today - December 9, 1951
BILL TO ASK DEATH FOR DOPE PEDDLERS
A Muscogee member of the Georgia House of Representatives will introduce a
bill next month providing for a death penalty for unlawful sale of
habit-forming drugs to minors.
Rep. Harry Dicus' bill would apply to all types of narcotics, barbiturates
and other habit-forming drugs.
"I don't think a death penalty would be too harsh," Mr. Dicus declared,
asserting that wrecking young lives "is worse than murder, and I think the
penalty ought to be commensurate with the crime."
BILL TO ASK DEATH FOR DOPE PEDDLERS
A Muscogee member of the Georgia House of Representatives will introduce a
bill next month providing for a death penalty for unlawful sale of
habit-forming drugs to minors.
Rep. Harry Dicus' bill would apply to all types of narcotics, barbiturates
and other habit-forming drugs.
"I don't think a death penalty would be too harsh," Mr. Dicus declared,
asserting that wrecking young lives "is worse than murder, and I think the
penalty ought to be commensurate with the crime."
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