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About me - Lee Gaylord

I was a drunk. I stole money from my son's Indian guide popcorn sales for alcohol. I was a drunk for about 4 to 6 years. I really can't remember for sure (151 rum will play with your memory.)

I quit getting drunk when my second wife and I got together. I still

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Society & Lifestyle > Subcultures 'Street people' - Who are they?: 9 of 22

Living in Downtown Detroit I see the people society has forgotten. Many good people walk by the lost souls and do not see them. They may hear their words but do not listen. These are the lost souls of any city. A man with one leg and no wheel chair or crutches who hops to the place he sits and begs at. There is a young man w...
Politics, News & Issues > Justice System Critique of America's justice system: 30 of 54

Corruption in the Justice System First of all I want it understood that a large majority of police officers are good cops. The bad cops make it bad for the good cops. When the public see the bad cops get away with their crimes against the public it reflects on all cops. Everything we see in this regard is that to cops stick ...
Health & Fitness > Addiction Living with someone who is an addict: 3 of 4

Over the past few years, except for 4 or 5 joints, I have not done illegal drugs. At one time I was a drunk I am now a reformed drunk I was not an alcoholic because I totally stopped drinking on my own 10 years ago. In the last 10 years I have had 3 glasses of champagne and 2 beers. I have tended bar and lived in bars and di...
Health & Fitness > Addiction Things that addicts can do to help the road to recovery: 6 of 6

1. We have to look into ourselves and find ourselves. We have to rebuild out self-esteem and we have to find the love in our hearts for ourselves. We have to realize that we are killing ourselves and that we are too important to let addiction run our lives. We must regain control. 2. The power to recovery is within. The grea...
Politics, News & Issues > Drug Laws & Prevention The case against legalizing drugs: 5 of 5

I am in some clubs on the internet. There are people that say that drugs should be legalized. I wonder what their motive is. Do they feel that the legalization of drugs will make it cheaper for them to use drugs? Will they be able to use drugs more? Do they care about anyone other than themselves? Do they think about the eff...