Finally...Someone Gets It!
The Times Daily out of Florence, Alabama ran a story on the meth "epidemic" here in Alabama yesterday.
It's a little long to post here but there are a couple of things that I want to point out.
Tom Gorree of ADECA (the administering agency for Byrne Grants in Alabama) said there are several reasons for the increase in meth.
"A lot of marijuana growers have changed over to manufacturing meth," Gorree said. "The reason is it's so easy to make, easy to conceal and the profit margin is higher."
Also, drug officers say the ingredients used in the manufacturing process are easily obtained.
"But the process is dangerous," Gorree said. "Mixing chemicals can cause an explosion.
I have been saying the same thing for over two years. It looks as though Mr. Gorree understands that problem although I am unaware if he is aware that he understands it. Here is an LTE I wrote in response to his comments.
Dear Editor,
This is in response to "State Looks to Oklahoma in Meth War"
Tom Gorree of ADECA said there are several reasons for the increase in meth.
"A lot of marijuana growers have changed over to manufacturing meth," Gorree said. "The reason is it's so easy to make, easy to conceal and the profit margin is higher."
Also, drug officers say the ingredients used in the manufacturing process are easily obtained.
"But the process is dangerous," Gorree said. "Mixing chemicals can cause an explosion.
I am ecstatic that someone else GETS IT!
Mr. Gorree you have hit the nail on the head.
The rabid enforcement of marijuana laws in Alabama has given rise to the monster known as meth.
Now instead of people tending a garden of beautiful plants they are cooking dangerous chemicals in residential neighborhoods and endangering everyone around them.
Thanks Prohibition for unleashing this nightmare on us.
I'd also like to point out that people who were once happy just smoking a joint and destroying nothing more than a bag of Dorito's have also moved on to meth because of workplace and school drug testing.
Marijuana, albeit the least harmful of illicit substances (and much less harmful than some licit ones) can be detected in your system far longer than the more dangerous drugs like meth. People can use meth on Friday and by Monday it is out of their system.
I say, give people back their pot and they'll forget about the meth.
Respectfully Submitted,
Loretta Nall
President, Alabama Marijuana Party
It's a little long to post here but there are a couple of things that I want to point out.
Tom Gorree of ADECA (the administering agency for Byrne Grants in Alabama) said there are several reasons for the increase in meth.
"A lot of marijuana growers have changed over to manufacturing meth," Gorree said. "The reason is it's so easy to make, easy to conceal and the profit margin is higher."
Also, drug officers say the ingredients used in the manufacturing process are easily obtained.
"But the process is dangerous," Gorree said. "Mixing chemicals can cause an explosion.
I have been saying the same thing for over two years. It looks as though Mr. Gorree understands that problem although I am unaware if he is aware that he understands it. Here is an LTE I wrote in response to his comments.
Dear Editor,
This is in response to "State Looks to Oklahoma in Meth War"
Tom Gorree of ADECA said there are several reasons for the increase in meth.
"A lot of marijuana growers have changed over to manufacturing meth," Gorree said. "The reason is it's so easy to make, easy to conceal and the profit margin is higher."
Also, drug officers say the ingredients used in the manufacturing process are easily obtained.
"But the process is dangerous," Gorree said. "Mixing chemicals can cause an explosion.
I am ecstatic that someone else GETS IT!
Mr. Gorree you have hit the nail on the head.
The rabid enforcement of marijuana laws in Alabama has given rise to the monster known as meth.
Now instead of people tending a garden of beautiful plants they are cooking dangerous chemicals in residential neighborhoods and endangering everyone around them.
Thanks Prohibition for unleashing this nightmare on us.
I'd also like to point out that people who were once happy just smoking a joint and destroying nothing more than a bag of Dorito's have also moved on to meth because of workplace and school drug testing.
Marijuana, albeit the least harmful of illicit substances (and much less harmful than some licit ones) can be detected in your system far longer than the more dangerous drugs like meth. People can use meth on Friday and by Monday it is out of their system.
I say, give people back their pot and they'll forget about the meth.
Respectfully Submitted,
Loretta Nall
President, Alabama Marijuana Party
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