Pubdate: Sat, 22 Oct 2005
Source: Los Angeles Times (CA)
Copyright: 2005 Los Angeles Times
Contact:  http://www.latimes.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/248
Author: Anne Farrelly
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v05.n1633.a01.html
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LEGALIZING DRUGS: A REAL FIX OR TRUE FOLLY?

Legalizing all drugs would be a plus for the many reasons Stamper
stated, especially the ever-increasing drug-crime rate. I don't think
there are more alcoholics because booze is legal, but even if
legalization increases addiction, so be it -- we drug-free citizens
would be better off in many ways. The unwinnable war on drugs was lost
long ago.

Anne Farrelly

Brentwood
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