Pubdate: Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Source: Providence Phoenix (RI)
Section: Phillipe & Jorge's Cool Cool World Column "Ask us anything"
Copyright: 2002 The Phoenix Media/Communications Group
Contact:  http://www.providencephoenix.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/648
Author: Thomas Angell
Note: Phillipe & Jorge's email address for 'LTE's' (questions) is   "DUMB" column unrelated, excised.

DUMB

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Ask US Anything!

Dear P & J, Why has the US Government not realized that the 
criminalization-enforcement-incarceration model of marijuana policy is not 
working? It seems the UK, Canada, the Netherlands, and many other European 
countries have begun to see the light of common sense and are starting to 
reform their marijuana laws. But Asa Hutchinson, head of the DEA, continues 
to say that we need to fight the war on drugs by arresting non-violent drug 
offenders and even medical marijuana patients. What's the deal? - Tom in 
Warwick

Beats our meat, Tom, but isn't it interesting that Mr. Hutchinson's first 
name is a palindrome, like "Lon Nol" of Cambodia. That's another place with 
a lot of drugs and truly harsh anti-drug policies. Gets you thinking, huh? 
- - P & J
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