I would like the citizens of Sallisaw to take a stand for decency and morality. Meth is one of the most dangerous drugs ever made. Its high lasts six or eight hours. Its effect is to impair judgment, destroying a person's view of right and wrong.
That drug is out there, now, on the street. Recently a drug lab was busted within 1,000 feet of Tommie Spear Middle School.
Now, I don't know Shaloa Edwards and a Resource Office for the schools is a laudable position. But, let's face it, he doesn't have the experience our current police Chief Gary Philpot has.
I know Gary Philpot. He was born and raised here in Sallisaw. He has stated his goal is to rid Sallisaw of dangerous drug meth. Gary is a God-fearing man. Salt of the earth. A man who knows you when he sees you. He is fair and impartial. He has six years of busting drug labs behind him. Can we citizens really afford to turn this important job over to someone inexperienced?
Meth dealers are out there on the street corners just waiting to get your kids and grandkids hooked on meth.
Can we afford to turn Gary out of office when he has done such a good job busting meth labs? Can our conscience allow us to do that?
Gary is for what is good and right in Sallisaw, and he has all the experience.
Vote for Gary Philpot for Sallisaw Police Chief on March 15.
Patricia L. Dority
Sallisaw
