Posted on 03/07/2003 5:39:54 PM PST by Frapster
About a month ago, ex-addict Penny Wood avoided a prison term by agreeing to let authorities use these before-and-after photos of her to steer people away from the ravages of methamphetamine use. Now, she regrets the deal, saying the fliers have become an embarrassment for her, her children and grandchildren. (AP Photo/Pekin Times, Tazwell County State's Attorney)
I think you have totally misunderstood and underestimated the power of the mafia, the American Tobacco Co, and Budweiser Beer to sell a product that tastes vile while implying that youthful fun, good looks, social acceptance, self esteem and scoring babes or hunks will be the result.
A legal drug can be merchandized and having them flocking to whatever store carries it. What's the big deal? It's legal, can't be all that bad.
Just look at Las Vegas.
Legalizing drugs will be the final nail in America's coffin as it destroys too many of the lives needed to hold the country together.
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