Pubdate: Tue, 29 May 2007 Source: Abbotsford Times (CN BC) Copyright: 2007 The Abbotsford Times Contact: http://www.abbotsfordtimes.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1009 Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v07/n653/a10.html Author: Russell Barth NO NEED FOR DEBATE - PROHIBITION IS A FAILURE The Editor: Re: 'End prohibition, gangs disappear,' May 25 Times. There is no debate needed. The facts are clear and incontrovertible - prohibition is a failure. Anyone who calls for the end of prohibition is a sensible, community-minded person. Anyone who calls for continued or increased prohibition efforts is actively lobbying for organized crime. How can I make such a bold statement? Every time someone criticizes prohibition, they are accused of being crazy, hedonistic, evil, and all manner or public enemy bent on corrupting the children. Who levels these accusations? Quasi-moralistic hypocrites who discuss war-on-certain-drugs strategy over cocktails. The government, judiciary, and police have enacted and enforce laws that subsidize organized crime, drain public funds and endanger the public. The government, judiciary system and police system are now a criminal gang waging a war against all of us, and we need to stop the war before it turns into an even bigger bloodbath. Yes. It really is that serious. Russell Barth Ottawa - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake