Pubdate: Sat, 07 Jun 2008
Source: Arizona Republic (Phoenix, AZ)
Copyright: 2008 The Arizona Republic
Contact:  http://www.arizonarepublic.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/24
Author: Bill Ferguson
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v08/n552/a12.html

DRUG IDEA IS AN ALIEN CONCEPT

I don't know what planet editorial writer Linda Valdez lives on but 
it can't be this one ("Drug war in Mexico a waste of lives, cash," 
Viewpoints, Sunday).

Legalizing drugs like meth might be a good solution for Mexico, but 
not for us. Has she ever seen a person try to kick meth? It is not a 
pretty sight.

What we need are recovery homes that the average addict can afford, 
or a program like they have in California where first-time offenders 
can get treatment as opposed to jail time.

We can't keep our head in the sand much longer.

- - Bill Ferguson, Congress
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