Pubdate: Sat, 29 Jan 2000
Source: Arizona Republic (AZ)
Copyright: 2000 The Arizona Republic
Contact:  200 E. Van Buren St., Phoenix, AZ 85004
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Author: David Hayes
Note: "Last week's (Jan. 22) questions about the war on drugs brought a
record 161 letters." MAP's link to Arizona articles is:
http://www.mapinc.org/states/az

CURE WORSE THAN DISEASE

I am a 64-year-old male that grew up before the drug culture. I have never
used recreational drugs. I only mentioned both because I don't have a
personal interest in their legalization. However, I'm convinced the drug war
is unwinnable just like prohibition was unsustainable. The cure is worse
than the disease. It's incredible to me that people can't see the parallel.

Legalize drugs, tax their sale heavily, use that money to educate and
rehabilitate.

- -David Hayes, Mesa
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