In 2009 eternally banned Nascar driver , Jeremy Mayfield, tested positive for drug use. Most recently he was arrested for possessing 1.5 grams of methanphetamine, and having thousands of dollars of stolen goods on his property.
Often times goods are traded off for drugs at a fraction of their value. A "tweaker" needs a fix and can't seem to get up for work two weeks a month. It end up being a common practice for people to get close to their dealers house and start kicking in shed doors. Not wanting to carry stolen goods too far, or pawn them in the event they become reported stolen, they sell them directly to the guy with the dope.
The other theory I have, with Jeremy Mayfield is slightly different. Jeremy's fifteen minutes of fame gained him a large circle of close friends. His racing career even made the man some money that with propper investment could have lasted a lifetime. I find it hard to believe that 1.5 grams would make Jeremy a big time dealer. The total quantity selling at a hundred and fifty dollars to seven people is not really the type of dealing that would make him tons of money.
However, birds of a feather flock together. Jeremy uses dope, has some disposable income, and a use for tools. His fan based groupies that know him are bound to try to trade him dope or cash for stolen tools.
When you learn about the instinct driven habits of an addict, it is easy to believe they are selling their entire life to buy their drugs. When your life long friend comes to you with their sob story about diapers, milk, or rent; You believe that buying an old welder they had laying around might help them out. Had you of grown up with your addict friend, it becomes hard to watch them sell their entire lively-hood to people that won't let them use it again. That's where a life long friend can cost you your repore.
People like Jeremy are the ones that buy the tools to give their friend the money they claim to need. There is no serial number data base of stolen goods. No way to know if the welder came off the neighbors truck. I am going to host a serial number database. Starting tomorrow if you want to report something stolen, private buyers can search my blog for serial numbers before they buy. In the event something is stolen from you, simply post a comment with a description of the item, the serial number, and any potential reward. I will post it, and make the contents searchable for everyone.
There is a good possibility Jeremy Mayfield was aware of the stolen goods on his property. There is am even better possibility that he has a life long friend staying on his property that is selling dope, trading goods, and living on the kindness of Jeremy's guilt.
I can imagine that as Jeremy Mayfield became a famous Nascar driver, a few friends were brought on the road with him. Jeremy's fame, and newly created job market for his friends became highly depended on. Certainly when Jeremy's drug use cost him his career, several of his closest friends were let go as well. The guilt of costing people the jobs they depend on will often lead to allowing them to abuse one's kindness.
Obviously the drug test in 2009 proves that Jeremy Mayfield had used controlled substances in the past. One might even say that would be enough to lead another to believe; Jeremy disregards the law enough to receive, fence, or sell stolen property. I do have to say; A true addict seldom loses their dope. I also must point out that I have seen it done.
So is the tittle true? Is it safe to sau that Jeremy Mayfield can not stop going fast? Anyone that reads my stuff should know that I honestly do not care. I believe that an addict should be allowed to use what they want. I do not however believe in stealing peoples things, or supporting people that do.
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