Apparently Archie comics used to run a regular feature where readers wrote in with their thoughts, their dreams, their goals, their insights... in the hopes of winning up to ten dollars American. For some reason, the weirdos at
WMFU's Beware of the Blog have been running a selection of these letters. A recent post highlighted letters on the topic of drugs; they're just so charming, these young drug warriors in training. A sampling:
Dear Archie:
We have a very large problem to confront - DRUGS!!! So many people make the mistake of taking drugs and that mistake takes many lives. Even if you take drugs for the first time, you may get hooked or addicted. Whether you try marijuana, pills, or alcohol, the results can be very dangerous. They can kill you! People who sell drugs are known as "pushers" and they will tell you that drugs are great, but do not believe them ... I would like to tell all the Archie readers that the decision is theirs, but if you value your life, you will "SAY NO TO DRUGS!"
Stephani Anderson
Altadena, CA
Of course, BOTB points out, "Stephani's letter ends with a surprising 'Libertarian' turn as she reminds Archie fans that 'the decision is theirs.'" Everyone knows the decision is the government's! Anyway, it's always good to see that the promise of a cash prize can motivate people to spread the word about the evils of drugs.
