Pubdate: Sun, 14 Aug 2005
Source: Edmonton Journal (CN AB)
Copyright: 2005 The Edmonton Journal
Contact:  http://www.canada.com/edmonton/edmontonjournal/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/134
Author: Jim Church

PENALTIES FOR DRUGS AREN'T SUFFICIENT

The fact that Justice Minister Irwin Cotler is not willing to impose 
minimum sentences on those who make or distribute "crack" shows that, while 
he wants to look like he's tough on crime, he continues to give the 
judiciary too much leeway in sentencing. If he is truly concerned about the 
devastating effects of this drug on the youth of our land then he should 
start with a minimum of 10 years!

Unless there are minimum sentences judges will continue to give drug 
dealers a slap on the wrist.

Jim Church

Peace River 
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