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Drug Trade Fueling Central Texas Burglary Spree

Authorities believe the drug trade is fueling a rash of burglaries throughout Central Texas.

Three suspects -- Constance Davis, Wendell Hankins and Jerry Hankins -- allegedly struck parts of Burnet, Llano, Williamson and Travis counties.

Authorities say the burglaries started in the spring in Burnet County and most of the victims were elderly.

Evidence gathered from the suspect's homes includes artwork, appliances, collector's items and electronics.

"It's real interesting what they took," said Chief Deputy Dan LeMay with the Burnet County Sheriff's Office. "I suspect most of what they took, they took either to sell or trade for drugs."

In Burnet County alone, authorities say the stolen items recovered so far total $10-20,000.

This investigation is also developing leads in robbery cases in Travis and Williamson counties.

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So, following the logic that someone must be blamed and then burdened with additional legal penalty for this rising tide of robbery...who should it be?

The Authorities? - They certainly have failed to do their jobs! I mean, just look at the rise in crime. Case closed! Cut their pay!
The Buglary Vicitims? - Pfft, if they knew the kind of social damage their negligence was causing, they'd be more careful in the future! Fine them and regulate how people defend their property!
The Pawnshops? An easy target because we all know that's mostly what these Businesses of Crime do: fence stolen goods for Evil Profit. I propose A Cop In Every Store!
The Addicts? Well, um...it's not like they have a choice, cuz their addicted...so we'll just tack on a few more days of jail time.

Or...The Drug Policy? The one that artificially rockets drug prices so high they attract the criminal element in society to make money off the black market created by the criminalization of the substances. I like this idea the best. Down with illegalization!

Posted by drizzten on September 5, 2003 07:09 AM |

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Its the fucking poor who rob people. What we need to do is have more jobs for people to work at. It could be anything really. From cleaning up trash on the highway to picking up shit in the park.
But really gets me is how proud these fools are. How can you be proud if you are robbing people? I would rather earn a living picking up trash than robbing people, at least then you can say you have a job and are participating in society. But no they would rather cause a bunch of social problems.

Posted by: You suck Chas | September 5, 2003 11:01 AM

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