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These stories are local to me, but I have to wonder how much of this stort of stuff goes on across the country. While the Fundies are worried about big business taking the Christ out of Christmas (nevermind that they co-opted a combination of pagan holidays to begin with - imagine the converts screaming "Hey - you're taking Yule-father out of Yule!"), the common drug dealer is taking advantage of the holiday.

Police Find Pot Wrapped As Christmas Presents

LAWRENCE, Ind. -- Authorities in Lawrence unwrapped an elaborate drug trafficking scheme Thursday. Police intercepted 75 pounds of marijuana they said was being transported from Texas to a hotel in Lawrence.

The drugs were found wrapped in coffee grounds to cover the smell and disguised as Christmas presents.

http://www.theindychannel.com/news/5623208/detail.html

And then there's this gem...

Three Charged After Child Tests Positive For Meth

LEBANON, Ind. -- Three people were charged Thursday following an investigation into a methamphetamine lab. Police said they found an active meth lab in a home in the 600 block of East South Street Tuesday. Officials said the lab was hidden behind some Christmas presents in the basement of the home.

A 4-year-old child inside the home tested positive for methamphetamine. That child and two others, ages 2 and 6, were taken from the home and later released to a family member.

http://www.theindychannel.com/news/5613561/detail.html

Nice. Happy holidays.