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orecoast007 wrote on May 19, 2009 1:41 PM:
I say Mr.Dodd should resign from the Hauser Fire District....
Jethro wrote on May 18, 2009 7:00 PM:
I can agree with legalizing Marijuana. It is safer than booze, and in medical use, provides more benefit with less harm and addiction than any other prescription med.
I would not, however, recommend legalizing meth.
I would not, however, recommend legalizing meth.
mom of 2 wrote on May 18, 2009 1:30 PM:
Children are suffering everyday because of illegal drugs...go into any school and look around you will find the kids that are paying for their parents addictions! Shame on all of you for not taking the children into consideration. I don't care where you came from or even where you are now, if you use you lose, grow up and be a productive part of society NOT a burden on it. Good parents do all they can to protect their kids...extra shame on the Hauser Fire Official, how dare you put drugs out there for our kids or in the hands of people who harm their own children by using...have you no conscience?
mom of 2 wrote on May 18, 2009 1:30 PM:
Legalizing marijuana, meth or heroin even that statement is so ridiculous. Do you people actually think it won't be a problem any more? Get real, alcohol is legal and there are plenty of problems because of it, so obviously that is not the answer, rehab only works if the person is willing to get help. Dealers and users should be busted . Start taking everything they own put that money back into our schools!! Parents that use need to loose their kids until they complete intensive drug rehabilitation if they don't want rehab they don't need kids.
rambo wrote on May 15, 2009 3:18 PM:
Right on Truth Teller and marco.. You make too much sense.
We need to get out of the prison business, and start helping the people who really need it with rehab.
I think we spend way too much money on Jails and lawyers.
We need to put more $$$ into rehab.
We need to get out of the prison business, and start helping the people who really need it with rehab.
I think we spend way too much money on Jails and lawyers.
We need to put more $$$ into rehab.
TruthTeller wrote on May 15, 2009 11:21 AM:
To Truthsquad, I only commented on this because you said we value our youth. Kids weren't given drugs when I went to school. Teachers dealt with someone who now might be considered different etc. Now you are labeled and it sticks with you forever.
To Markopolus, as a Mother of an addicted son, I agree. Sending them to prison only makes them worse. The Dept of "corrections" needs to be corrected.
To Markopolus, as a Mother of an addicted son, I agree. Sending them to prison only makes them worse. The Dept of "corrections" needs to be corrected.
Markopolus wrote on May 15, 2009 10:07 AM:
I wish that some of the people on here would check their facts. I do understand that checking facts with a topic as controversial as this can be hard. Propoganda, and sites like Wikipedia are all over the place. People believe what they want to.
I feel that how we treat the problem as a society is completley wrong. Drug use is looked at, and treated as a criminal issue. This is a state-of-mind engendered from the social perspective of our nation. Drug use is a social problem and should be treated as such. Helping those that need it, "punishing" with rehab and education instead of prison.
Every person that has a drug problem becomes condemned by our society, "labeled" for life. For example, even our 12-step program tells them that "You (they) must admit that you are powerless over your addiction" "you will always be a ..... addict, now you are a recovering ..... addict" it is no wonder that we have such a problem.
I wish I had the answers, I do know that things need to change with ALL of us for there to be any affect on this epidemic.
I feel that how we treat the problem as a society is completley wrong. Drug use is looked at, and treated as a criminal issue. This is a state-of-mind engendered from the social perspective of our nation. Drug use is a social problem and should be treated as such. Helping those that need it, "punishing" with rehab and education instead of prison.
Every person that has a drug problem becomes condemned by our society, "labeled" for life. For example, even our 12-step program tells them that "You (they) must admit that you are powerless over your addiction" "you will always be a ..... addict, now you are a recovering ..... addict" it is no wonder that we have such a problem.
I wish I had the answers, I do know that things need to change with ALL of us for there to be any affect on this epidemic.
Koos Bayanian wrote on May 15, 2009 9:19 AM:
"Dodd was elected in 2007 to Position 4 on the Hauser Rural Fire District Board. His term ends in 2011.
Wharton said because Dodd is an elected official and not an employee, the board cannot force him to resign and will wait to see how the case plays out.
"If he is guilty, I hope he does the right thing," Wharton said."
Gee...if he is guilty and doesn't resign, how is he going to perform his duties to the board from a jail cell?
And once Ritalin starts to have the opposite effect on teenagers, the doctors are suppose to switch the medication. They have proved that once a teenager hits a certain time, Ritalin has the opposite effect. That being said, parents should talk to their kid's doctors if they see their kids "tweeking".
That being said, Meth is a very very bad and dangerous drug. I sure as H*** do not want it legalized. Next you'll say PCP is ok.
Wharton said because Dodd is an elected official and not an employee, the board cannot force him to resign and will wait to see how the case plays out.
"If he is guilty, I hope he does the right thing," Wharton said."
Gee...if he is guilty and doesn't resign, how is he going to perform his duties to the board from a jail cell?
And once Ritalin starts to have the opposite effect on teenagers, the doctors are suppose to switch the medication. They have proved that once a teenager hits a certain time, Ritalin has the opposite effect. That being said, parents should talk to their kid's doctors if they see their kids "tweeking".
That being said, Meth is a very very bad and dangerous drug. I sure as H*** do not want it legalized. Next you'll say PCP is ok.
TRUTH SQUAD wrote on May 14, 2009 2:56 PM:
Psychologically it may be similar on some kids.
Biologically, they do not do the same thing. That is the subtle point I was trying to make. I should have been more clear.
Biologically, they do not do the same thing. That is the subtle point I was trying to make. I should have been more clear.
TruthTeller wrote on May 14, 2009 11:47 AM:
To Truthsquad. Oh yes it does, it makes kids tweek. Talk to some parents. It's not just Ritalin either. And it messes with their minds.
TRUTH SQUAD wrote on May 14, 2009 10:34 AM:
If you are referring to Ritalin, it does not have the same effect as meth. It is bad in other ways though, and I am not a big supporter of it, or most other prescribed meds for kids. But that's a different issue.
Meth screws up the mind so much, so quickly and is so addictive it has to be illegal. Anything other would be irresponsible.
Meth screws up the mind so much, so quickly and is so addictive it has to be illegal. Anything other would be irresponsible.
MPMOM wrote on May 13, 2009 12:36 PM:
To Boboberg and any others who may think that legalizing Meth is the answer to a lot of our nations problems. I suggest you take a look at the following link.
http://www.drugfree.org/Portal/DrugIssue/Meth/stories.html
http://www.drugfree.org/Portal/DrugIssue/Meth/stories.html
AnneofOregon wrote on May 13, 2009 12:27 PM:
Meth psychosis causes some, if not all, the following:
Delusions of persecution: The individual feels threatened and believes that others intend to harm him in some way. For example, the user thinks that the CIA intends to kill him.
Delusions of grandeur: The individual has an exaggerated feeling of importance, power or knowledge. For example, a user thinks that he is in control of the state.
Delusions of reference: The individual thinks that unrelated events or happenings are somehow connected to him or her, usually in a negative way. For example, a user watching TV thinks the news broadcaster is trying to get a message to him.
Delusions of being controlled: The individual believes certain objects or persons have control over his/her behavior. For example, the user believes the president of the United States has control over his behavior.
Somatic delusions: The individual believes his/her body or parts of the body are changing or being distorted. The user believes his brain is rotting.
Legalize it? ARE YOU CRAZY?
Delusions of persecution: The individual feels threatened and believes that others intend to harm him in some way. For example, the user thinks that the CIA intends to kill him.
Delusions of grandeur: The individual has an exaggerated feeling of importance, power or knowledge. For example, a user thinks that he is in control of the state.
Delusions of reference: The individual thinks that unrelated events or happenings are somehow connected to him or her, usually in a negative way. For example, a user watching TV thinks the news broadcaster is trying to get a message to him.
Delusions of being controlled: The individual believes certain objects or persons have control over his/her behavior. For example, the user believes the president of the United States has control over his behavior.
Somatic delusions: The individual believes his/her body or parts of the body are changing or being distorted. The user believes his brain is rotting.
Legalize it? ARE YOU CRAZY?
TruthTeller wrote on May 13, 2009 11:47 AM:
To TruthSquad: If we value our children so much, then why are they lined up in the school offices to be given what alot of people consider legal speed. It has the same affect on there minds as Meth.
TRUTH SQUAD wrote on May 13, 2009 11:01 AM:
I would agree entirely with Boboberg for marijuana.
Drinking and smoking some pot at this age is one thing, kids can and have bounced back. But drugs like meth and heroin if taken at this early age can damage a life that has yet to really even begin.
Certain drugs biologically and permanently destroy. Cocaine and meth do just this.
I agree with the end-effect of taking out the criminal factor, but the cost to our kids would be terrible. America is different than other countries. Our society values youth and risk taking. Combine that with hard drugs that change someone for life and I think we have a worse problem.
I think the solution is a dedicated, danger-education class required for all middle and high schoolers. Math and English are just as important as knowing what chemicals can kill you.
Drinking and smoking some pot at this age is one thing, kids can and have bounced back. But drugs like meth and heroin if taken at this early age can damage a life that has yet to really even begin.
Certain drugs biologically and permanently destroy. Cocaine and meth do just this.
I agree with the end-effect of taking out the criminal factor, but the cost to our kids would be terrible. America is different than other countries. Our society values youth and risk taking. Combine that with hard drugs that change someone for life and I think we have a worse problem.
I think the solution is a dedicated, danger-education class required for all middle and high schoolers. Math and English are just as important as knowing what chemicals can kill you.
TruthTeller wrote on May 13, 2009 10:36 AM:
The key word here is Government. They would lose to many jobs and way to much money. The prison system is big business.
rambo wrote on May 13, 2009 8:48 AM:
I agree with boboberg..We are waisting way too much money on the war on drugs.
Or,is that the war on pleasure ?
I don't care if someone likes to "get high". As long as they don't steal or hurt anyone, who are they hurting ? NOT ME. Why should I have the right to stop anyone from enjoying themselves ?
Or,is that the war on pleasure ?
I don't care if someone likes to "get high". As long as they don't steal or hurt anyone, who are they hurting ? NOT ME. Why should I have the right to stop anyone from enjoying themselves ?
boboberg wrote on May 12, 2009 7:58 PM:
You can bust every meth lab and meth user you can come up with and you will not even START to put a dent in the huge demand for meth. Meth addicts LOVE their meth and if you shut down the local labs then the Mexican mafia will simply increase the amount of meth it exports into the USA to meet the new demand. Methamphetamine should be legal. Mexico just legalized possession of small amounts of drugs. Switzerland reaffirmed its legal heroin system. Portugal decriminalized all drugs in 2001. Legalizing meth would kill meth labs, meth houses and the meth mafia overnight. A group of 10,000 very serious policemen, prosecutors, attorneys and citizens have formed a group to legalize ALL drugs, Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (http://leap.cc ) They see what happened when we legalized alcohol in 1932 as a good example of how drug legalization would work. They're sick of chasing drug users and sending innocent people to prison for decades just because they like to get high. This foolish war on drugs has lasted 37 years and cost us over a TRILLION dollars and we are not an inch closer to stopping drugs. Mark Montgomery boboberg@nyc.rr.com
Sangiovese wrote on May 12, 2009 1:06 PM:
Anne....I agree...But , There were Coos County Law enforcement evolved as-well .....Credit to all envolved
TruthTeller wrote on May 12, 2009 12:38 PM:
Sounds pretty legit to me. What else would he be doing with stuff like that in his house? Does he think people are stupid?
AnneofOregon wrote on May 12, 2009 12:08 PM:
Meth dealers are disgusting.
While I do believe in 'innocent until proven guilty,' if you are in a motel room, registered in your name, and they find 1/4 pound of meth packaged for sale ~ you're a dealer.
Sounds like you decided not to sell in your own area and decided to come up and pollute mine. For once I have to praise the law enforcement of Lane County.
You're in denial Mr. Dodd. I hope you get what you deserve.
While I do believe in 'innocent until proven guilty,' if you are in a motel room, registered in your name, and they find 1/4 pound of meth packaged for sale ~ you're a dealer.
Sounds like you decided not to sell in your own area and decided to come up and pollute mine. For once I have to praise the law enforcement of Lane County.
You're in denial Mr. Dodd. I hope you get what you deserve.
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