It isn't just the National Guard that has access to these tools.

Well, going to school "real" quick isn't an option for anyone. Some people just , oh, I dunno, plan their lives and the path it takes. Mine started 20 years ago with a college degree and when my youngest was a few years old, I returned and got a Masters degree specializing in criminal law, then law school. So, none of it happened really quickly. Also, life has a way of making unexpected turns--I never planned to be widowed at a relatively young age---and am raising and homeschooling seven kids----but I have my education to fall back on to secure employment if needs be. I didn't "need" to work while my husband was alive--but I PLANNED for the possibility that day might come---and unfortunately, he was killed shortly after I began law school. My point is maybe at your age it would be better to think of a longer term goal instead of a quick and easy fix for something that is a long term "problem"--- LIFE. And I certainly wouldn't jeopardize my chances at living a full life by doing something as risky as growing illegal substances.

But I agree--prices are out of control and I worry as much as the next guy. But subscribe to The End Justifies The Means philosophy? Na. I have my dignity and a clean record. And I'm not trading it.

Seriously----think ahead a bit. Life is long ( hopefully ) You need a plan. The one you have isn't a good one on very many levels.

(adjusting my brown librarian glasses on the tip of my nose)