Meth Tax Fails in Washington, gee, I wonder why!

The meth tax initiative failed for one reason, citizens do not trust government, more to the point, local governments, period. One writer wrote into the Daily news in Longview, WA. lamenting that we shouldn’t whine at the absence of the police when a meth addict breaks into your home or threatens you in any way. Even if this bill had passed, its effects would have been negligible on the problem. Throwing money at it with silly programs, one of which comes to mind is the needle exchange program that enables drug addicts, is not the answer. This is a tough problem requiring tough solutions with political correctness thrown out the window. It is not for the faint of heart. Here is my answer: Deputize citizens. Have the police department train citizens properly in the use of a handgun; deadly force, when and when not to use it. Train them about drug addicts and what to look for. I'm not talking about a simple gun permit, I mean full out deputization. If our citizens are serious about this problem, this is the answer.


John Wilson

Longview, WA.