CC, I am shocked, that just does not seem fair at all. My oldest sister has suffered from allergies my entire life, really bad, she does not get the shots anymore and usually relies on over the counter stuff. I cannot believe that they would arrest someone on suspicion, when there is no proof, like the rest of the stuff used to make it. I understand drugs are a problem in our society, but I think they have went too far with this one, I bet he could make national news and get some bad attention on this for the authorities.
Stop long enough each day to cherish all of the good things that are in your life.
It would appear that purchasing more than the 'legal' limit of the 'legal' cold remedy, Sudafed, is a Federal Misdemeanor.
I took a look at how many pills come in a box and the recommended dosage. 24 pills, 2 pills every 4 - 6 hours, but not to exceed 4 doses in a 24 hour period. (then why suggest every 4 hours if that can take you over 4 doses??) We are coming up on the Spring weather where nature is returning to green life. Allergies are going to take over where flu/colds left off. There are people who are going to be suffering quite a bit and have found Sudafed to be the relief that works best for them. In several states, people are limited to 2 boxes of this stuff per month. That's 48 pills, 2 pills the max dose, up to 4 times a day (6 if you push the limits) 4 goes into 48, 12 times. 6 goes into 48, 8 times. So, people who reliy on Sudafed for relief are only legally allowed to get that relief 8 to 12 days out of the month, if they are huge Sinus and Allergy sufferers.
I have a friend who is the farthest thing from a meth cooker you could meet. He lives in Michigan, and they are allowed to purchase 3 boxes per every 30 days. 3 weeks ago, he made his purchase. Then someone told him that they had stopped making the Sudafed, and all that was left were what was already shipped out. Knowing he would need what worked for him. He decided to go out and get another 3 boxes to stock up. Mistake. It hadn't been 30 days yet. And he didn't realize it was overall and not per store. His ID#, his name, phone number, and address were in the log that the government requires be made for every purchase of Sudafed. His home was raided yesterday over the simple purchase he made to stock up because he believed a rumor. He's now being charged with Conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamines, a Federal Felony. And purchasing more than the legal limit of the legal cold meds, which is the above mentioned Federal Misdemeanor. This without evidence of any of the other chemicals, or a meth lab location.
I wish I could go into the details of the last 4 years of this man's life, and anyone who knows him would be shocked that a simple cold med bought for its intended purpose could possibly cost him his child that he's fought so hard to keep, as a single parent, and possibly his freedom.
Does anyone think that quite possibly, the government has gone a little overboard with this Sudafed restriction?