IRRESPECTIVE of what happened in later years, Adolf Hitler raised the youth of his country from poverty and despair when he created the Hitler Youth Movement which went from strength to strength and gave young people a purpose in life.

I wonder how he would have reacted if, at that time, the youth of his country was threatened by drug suppliers. He would probably have called in one of his extermination squads.

Extermination squads exist today in the form of drug dealers. Unfortunately, we haven't a statesman who puts the protection of our youth above all things. Many good men died to defend their country in peace and in war. So why can't the order be given to eliminate these scum? Maybe it is because winning the lottery is of more importance, blinding people to the dangers our youngsters face.

Maybe the new alcoholic drinks will console some of the losers.

They say God moves in mysterious ways, but the devil seems to be winning.

A BOOCOCK (ex Company Sergeant Major), Grasmere Road, Haslingden.

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