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Editorial
Public enemy No. 1
Several weeks ago, this newspaper adopted a new policy regarding drug offenses committed in Rappahannock County.
Individuals convicted of drug-related offenses can, from now on, easily find their names among the listing in the General District Court Docket. They will be catalogued separately under a bold headline: “Drug convictions.” In most cases, those convicted of felony offenses will be written up in a news story which provides details of their criminal activity. Names of drug offenders, once convicted, will not be withheld from publication for any reason.
Apparently, to date, drug abuse is not a major problem in our county, as it is in nearly all surrounding areas. In some measure, this is a lucky accident. Without centers of significant population, it is difficult for drug dealers to make a profit here, and their activities would certainly draw attention quickly.
On the other hand, our isolation makes an inviting place for smuggling operations to be headquartered. Our many lonely dirt roads are difficult to patrol, and vehicles can come and go without undue notice. The Sheriffs Department depends on the eyes and ears of alert neighbors to report suspicious conduct.
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