The Ideal Drug Dealer

As I was spending time with this week's "POVer," who we are going to call "Joe" for his protection and confidentiality, I realized the potential danger that people like him post for our society. Joe's physical appearances, behavior, and even his thoughts are normal compared to any other functional person in our society. Joe is 6'2", white, dark eyes, dark hair, overall a clean-cut guy. As the tittle of this blog implies, he is a drug dealer, but not any drug dealer; he works at a nearby Publix as the head pharmacist of the store.

A friend of mine referred me to Joe and when I first went to our meeting spot, at a local cafe, I was shocked to see that he is not like the usual drug dealer stereotype. He has a beautiful family, has never done time in prison, lives a modest life, and drives a really nice car.

I told Joe that this was a school project and although I got to ask him questions, he didn't let me take any pictures nor video of his voice, so I went on to interviewed him. Here is the interview:

-What’s your profession?

I am a pharmacist

-Legal or illegal (pharmacist)?

Both [smiling]

-How long have you been doing this (illegal drug selling) for?

Since 2008 when the economy crashed

-Do you enjoy what you do for a living?

In a way… I mean, when I see how my customers change with time; their teeth fall out, their hair fall out, they lose weight, and eventually die I feel sad for them (customers), but I’m not obligating them to do what they do in any way. There is a demand and I supply.

-When you say that they die, how do you know when they die?

Well… first-of-all, I see their conditions almost everyday and then they stop coming for the drugs.

-Why don’t you help them when they are in bad shape?

It’s useless! You’ll call the ambulance on them and then tomorrow they’ll comeback for more dope, so what’s the point. And plus if they say something to the f**** cops I get arrested, and then who’s going to take care of my family… you?

[I saw that Joe was getting defensive, so I backed off a bit.]

[20 minutes later… I resumed the bombardment]

-Who are the majority of clients (what social class)?

You’ll be surprised “kid”… the people that buy the most amounts of drugs are the rich in Boca. They are the ones that can afford big amounts of anything at any price.

-What would you say if your daughter would turn out to be like your clients?

[His demeanor changed] I rather not say.

-Where do you see yourself in the future in terms of illegal drug dealing?

I don’t know… I mean, maybe I’ll leave to another life somewhere else, but there is no telling.

-Do you have any comments for others out there?

I want to say that there is no difference between the drug addicts… no matter if it’s medical reasons or not they are dependable on these drugs to go on with their everyday life… you know! If you take me out there is always going to be drug dealers as long as there are junkies.

As I spent more time with Joe, I noticed that he was didn't seem to care for his clients and their well being. It's a nasty situation and unfortunately the public does not seem to care. Sread the word and help others. 

I apologize for not having pictures of "Joe" or any film like I wanted to, but he wouldn't let me for his and his family "protection." Thanks for reading!

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