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Old 11-02-2015, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by looneycat View Post
unfortunately 'back then' they did have all of the above it was just not as well publicized. heroin was king and many people died in its' acquisition and use. we used to call them gangsters instead of thugs, but they existed. the media today no longer allows us to be blissfully unaware of the depths to which people will sink.
I am two years older than Gracie. Attended public schools and college in Baltimore(1944-1960) Never knew of even one instance of drug use. The problem is far broader than news coverage.

Beer was the drug of choice and was considered a right of passage.
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