Pubdate: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 Source: Quesnel Cariboo Observer (CN BC) Copyright: 2009 Quesnel Cariboo Observer Contact: http://www.quesnelobserver.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1260 Author: Rudy Jagusch TRAFFICKING LAWS NEED CHANGES Editor: The solution to the problems our society is faced with, due to the growing hard drug problem is simple. The problem would disappear if the drug sources were eliminated. One way to eliminate or reduce the source of drugs is to change the laws that now exist regarding trafficking. 1. Anyone caught in the distribution of hard drugs would be kept incarcerated until their trial date. No bail would be possible. 2. When their trial date came, the charges would be similar to 'contributing to murder.' After all, they are killing our society. 3. Minimum time spent in jail would be five years for street dealers to 20-plus years for anyone involved at a higher level. Release from jail, after their minimum sentence, would be entirely dependant on the sincerity, and completion of their rehabilitation program. Rudy Jagusch Quesnel - --- MAP posted-by: Larry Seguin