Pubdate: Tue, 27 Nov 2007
Source: National Post (Canada)
Copyright: 2007 Southam Inc.
Contact:  http://www.nationalpost.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/286
Author: Bill Middagh

NEW DRUG LAWS 'GUARANTEED TO FAIL'

I applaud the decision to apply harsher mandatory sentences for 
violent crimes, but copying the failed U.S. model for drug crimes is 
a mistake. Jail time will not deter dealers. It may reduce the number 
of small time growers, but organized crime will flourish. To borrow a 
phrase Stephen Harper used in justifying his position on climate 
change, this model "is guaranteed to fail."

Bill Middagh, Edmonton.
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