Where drugs are concerned, though, I do believe the DEA would argue with Kilgore on that point. And let's be honest, numbers don't lie!
First let's look at Meth. In February 2005, the DEA stated, "localized clandestine manufacture of methamphetamine has increased in Virginia every year for the past several years"
Next let's look at what the DEA said about MDMA:
Let's talk about Drug Violation Arrests. While drug use is on the rise in Virginia, drug violation arrests decreased from 844 to 569 between 2000 and 2004. That's a decrease in drug arrests of 48% in just 4 years under "tough-on-crime" Jerry Kilgore!
In other words, as Attorney General, Jerry Kilgore not only FAILED to keep our streets safe but also FAILED to put a crimp in drug use and manufacture. Instead, Kilgore allowed drug arrests to DECREASE. Quite an impressive record Kilgore has racked up for himself and for the Commonwealth. A record of FAILURE, that is!