The "crippled drug addicts" are often lobstermen who had a debilitating injuries and lost their livelihood because of it. The drugs are an attempt to cope with the lifelong pain. Healthcare unfortunately doesn't come with the job and is neglected.
The few fishermen in expensive trucks that I've met come from wealthy families who don't need to really work. It's more a hobby for them to keep busy.
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Reply to comment by arms_room_rat in Maine Lobstermen could face new size limits for catch by stewart0077
The "crippled drug addicts" are often lobstermen who had a debilitating injuries and lost their livelihood because of it. The drugs are an attempt to cope with the lifelong pain. Healthcare unfortunately doesn't come with the job and is neglected.
The few fishermen in expensive trucks that I've met come from wealthy families who don't need to really work. It's more a hobby for them to keep busy.