Pubdate: Thu, 06 Mar 2003
Source: Daily Journal, The (NJ)
Copyright: 2003 Daily Journal
Contact:  http://www.thedailyjournal.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2250
Author: Josh Sutcliffe
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v03/n322/a04.html

JOHN ASHCROFT WRONG TO FOCUS ON DRUG WAR

While Americans were out buying duct tape and plastic wrap to protect 
themselves from a supposedly imminent terrorist attack, the Department of 
Justice was focusing its efforts on busting online paraphernalia shops. Why 
don't we just tell the terrorists, "Give us your best shot! We have duct 
tape." Does the threat of pipe purchases trump the mass killing of American 
citizens? The answer is a resounding yes, if you're a drug war addict. 
Attorney General John Ashcroft is addicted to the high of putting anyone 
associated with pot in a cage. He will do anything to feed his addiction, 
even put the American public at risk. Just because it feels good, Mr. 
Ashcroft, doesn't mean you should do it.

Josh Sutcliffe Brooklyn, N.Y.
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