Pubdate: Thu, 17 Jan 2002
Source: Otago Daily Times (New Zealand)
Copyright: Allied Press Limited, 2002
Contact:  http://www2.odt.co.nz
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/925
Author: Stephen McIntyre

BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS TAKE SECOND PLACE IN WAR ON DRUGS

YOUR ARTICLE detailing cases where high school pupils suspected of 
possessing illicit drugs have been strip searched ( ODT , 4.1.02) 
highlights a growing and very disturbing trend by both the police and 
school trustees. This is reefer-madness hysteria reaching extreme levels as 
principals seem bent on taking whatever measures they deem appropriate in a 
futile attempt to eradicate cannabis from schools. Concerns for basic human 
rights, it seems, take second place to appearing "tough on drugs".

Stephen McIntyre

Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party,

Christchurch

[Abridged. - Ed.]
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