Editor:

According to County Attorney Sheila Polk, there is a connection between crime and drug use. That is true, but the connection is a result of social and economic issues.

The vast majority of criminals in Yavapai County are of low education and low, if any, wage earners. I am thankful they are not murderers, rapists or robbers.

I am sure Ms. Polk knows the War on Drugs cannot be won and its financial cost is incredible. Also the most damaging drugs to our society are legally obtained. Those drugs are alcohol and nicotine. Unfortunately, it is not politically sound to admit these facts.

In a state where we grossly underfund education it makes no sense to hire more policemen, buy more vehicles and drug smelling canines to fight a war we cannot and will not win.

Bob Launders

Prescott Valley

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