DRUG USE, GUN CRIME LINKED

I disagree with police and municipal politicians that we have an
out-of-control gun problem in the GTA. What we have is an
out-of-control illegal drug use problem.

Using guns is a convenient and effective way for drug dealers and
gangs to mark or claim their territory - hence business. The fact
that the shooters and their victims are often known to police should
tell you something.

Drug dealers and users are not going to report a ripoff to the police
for an illegal transaction - so they enforce the police's law and order.

There wouldn't be drug dealers if there were no drug users. If you
get rid of the users, you get rid of the dealers and the use of guns.
This is the issue that should be addressed by the lawmakers.

Dan Hemphill