Pubdate: Sun, 19 Aug 2001
Source: Providence Journal, The (RI)
Copyright: 2001 The Providence Journal Company
Contact:  http://www.projo.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/352
Author: Kevin M. Hebert

END WAR ON DRUGS, TRAGEDY IN COLOMBIA

I was horrified to read Tom Mooney's Aug. 7 news story, "Fumigation in 
Colombia harms people and food crops." I demand an explanation from 
Congress. I certainly did not want it to approve a plan that involves 
spraying young children with untested herbicides.

The war on drugs has gotten out of hand. For 30 years, we have been told 
that victory is just around the corner. In reality, we have cheaper, purer 
and more readily available drugs.

We need to eliminate the black market from the drug trade. This can only be 
done by regulating the sale of drugs as we do with tobacco and alcohol. We 
need to tell our elected officials we are tired of their excuses and failed 
promises. End the war on drugs, immediately.

KEVIN M. HEBERT

Chicopee, Mass.
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