Pubdate: Tue, 02 Apr 2002 Source: Times, The (UK) Copyright: 2002 Times Newspapers Ltd Contact: http://www.the-times.co.uk/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/454 Author: J. G. Riseley Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/pot.htm (Cannabis) Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/decrim.htm (Decrim/Legalization) REGULATING DRUGS Sir, Despite the Government's claims to the contrary, its slide towards effective legalisation of cannabis may now be unstoppable. Even if the law can't sustain a deterrent to drug-taking, we need not renounce all forms of disincentive. Legalisation could be made subject to licence for individuals, with the public given access to the licensing records. Employers and others would then be able to exercise their own judgment in their relations with drug-takers. Yours sincerely, J. G. RISELEY - --- MAP posted-by: Alex