Much of the “evidence” cited is anecdotal and the focus is almost always on a few, isolated and exceptional cases (otherwise it would not be “news”) which are then followed by gross generalizations.
In the case of both “crack” and “meth” medical researchers are ignored, at least at first. A search is done for similar stories and soon the conclusion is reached that there is some sort of “trend” or, worse still, an “epidemic.” This is augmented by some juicy comments from representatives of law enforcement and in some cases celebrities and politicians are asked about their opinions (as if they have done some careful research on the issue). Typically, a specific and egregious example is described. In virtually all stories on this topic and related topics, the issue is framed in a similar fashion. There is a pattern to how the media deal with public issues like this one. Back in the 1980s it was the “crack” mania, with all sorts of exaggerated hype about “crack babies” and similar stories. Meth and Crack: Same Myth, Different Year Here we go again. The MSM cracks back when heated in a glass chamber very rapidly it seems, where as meth is oftem a puddle for a longer. Secondly the crystalls look a little too shiny, they look very good but meth crystals have just a bit of dullness to them when it is dried and is sparkling but not dazzeling like MSM I Agree to an extent refer to 19-1 12. BritneySpears (Stranger) 06-20-04 19:22 No 514510: Visual indication of cut meth? My place on the Hive ladder could not be better defined as it is now, posting a question regarding my potentially dishonest 'friend' neighbor/dealer and his sometimes Mickey Mouse product while others are pioneering their way to a successful Pulsatile Release extraction.
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