Pubdate: Mon, 22 Dec 2008 Source: Tribune Review (Pittsburgh, PA) Copyright: 2008 Tribune-Review Publishing Co. Contact: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/460 Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v08/n1126/a07.html Author: Howard J. Wooldridge DRUG WARFARE As a retired police officer who worked the trenches of the drug war spanning three decades, I heartily agree with Ethan Nadelmann's call to end all drug prohibition. A world without drug dealers and their violence means my colleagues will have more time for the deadly DUI, child molesters and other public-safety threats. Moreover, the state via its police department cannot stop personal stupidity. It is past time for the police to again focus on public safety. Your personal safety is an issue for family and friends. Howard J. Wooldridge Washington, D.C. The writer is an education specialist with Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP.cc). - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake