Pubdate: Sat, 8 Dec 2007 Source: Toronto Star (CN ON) Copyright: 2007 The Toronto Star Contact: http://www.thestar.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/456 Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v07/n1417/a09.html Author: Kirk Muse U.S.-STYLE POLICY WILL COST MORE Re: 'Tough-on-crime' policies actually make us less safe (Dec 6). If Canada is going to adopt the failed U.S. drug policies, Canadians should expect a dramatic increase in their taxes or to sacrifice some of their existing services, such as their health-care program. The key to success in life is to do what successful people do and to avoid doing what unsuccessful people do. So why does Canada want to adopt failed U. S. drug policies? Would you seek financial advice from a homeless person? Kirk Muse Mesa, Ariz. - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake