Pubdate: Wed, 13 Nov 2002
Source: State Journal-Register (IL)
Copyright: 2002 The State Journal-Register
Contact:  http://www.sj-r.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/425
Author: Larry A. Stevens
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/campaign.htm (ONDCP Media Campaign)

DRUG ABUSE AD DOESN'T HAVE INTENDED EFFECT

Dear Editor,

A new ad by the Office of National Drug Control Policy has found its way 
onto TV.  It goes something like, "This is Dan smoking a joint; this is the 
dealer who sold Dan the joint; this is the smuggler who supplied Dan's 
dealer; this is the innocent family executed by the cartel for getting in 
the way."

There are many reasons for ending drug prohibition, but this ad makes one 
of the strongest cases for decriminalization that I've seen. Thank you, 
ONDCP, for finally putting our tax dollars to some good use.

Larry A. Stevens

Springfield
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