Pubdate: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 Source: Edmonton Sun (CN AB) Copyright: 2008 Canoe Limited Partnership. Contact: http://www.edmontonsun.com Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/135 Author: Dave Schmidt Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v08.n1029.a05.html Note: Parenthetical remark by the Sun editor, headline by newshawk WHAT ABOUT ALCOHOL? Regarding Glen Klose's issue with the legalization of drugs (Letters, Nov. 13): You state in your letter that you are concerned with the devastation caused to people and their families due to illegal drugs, yet you fail to mention one major issue here in Canada: alcohol. More lives have been lost in Canada due to violent crimes committed while persons are under the influence of alcohol than any of the current illegal drugs sold on the street. Why don't you start by fighting against the sale of legal alcohol and maybe you won't have as much trouble with drunk drivers, and those who fight or murder others while under the influence? Dave Schmidt (It's not the booze, it's the jackass drinking it.) - --- MAP posted-by: Larry Seguin