Pubdate: Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Source: Berkshire Eagle, The (Pittsfield, MA)
Contact:  2005 New England Newspapers, Inc.
Website: http://www.berkshireeagle.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/897
Author: Larry  Schine
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v05/n1189/a07.html?101400

NO DOUBLE STANDARDS ON YOUTH AND DRUGS

I couldn't agree more with the sentiment expressed in "Worthy task for 
Pignatelli" (editorial, July 27). However I would like to ask "Where was 
the outcry the past few years when some youths of Pittsfield were sentenced 
to the mandatory two-year sentence for similar offenses?" Does the 
approximately 15-20 mile drive produce a double standard?

I would ask both communities to perhaps give this some thought. Should not 
child advocacy be found on a level playing field?

LARRY SCHINE
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