Pubdate: Sat, 30 Jul 2005 Source: Herald-Dispatch, The (Huntington, WV) Copyright: 2005 The Herald-Dispatch Contact: http://www.hdonline.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1454 Author: Herbert Colker Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v05.n1106.a05.html PROHIBITION OF DRUGS WILL NEVER SUCCEED The letter recently published comparing the Prohibition of alcohol and drugs is right on target. Until we remove the $250 billion profit per year from the drug scene, we will have no progress toward its reduction. Until all drugs are made noncriminal, medical, and free, it will only get worse. All of the crime is because of the amount of money in drugs. Drug rehab costs $10,000 (1997 costs per year per the attached) and at least $25,000 (again 1997 costs) per year to keep a drug offender in jail. I prefer fewer drug addicts, but really prefer their having the opportunity for free medical treatment or continuing their habit at our expense no charge so the entire money and criminal element is eliminated. Herbert Colker Huntington - --- MAP posted-by: Larry Seguin