Pubdate: Fri, 06 Aug 2010 Source: Campbell River Mirror (CN BC) Copyright: 2010 Alan Randell Contact: http://www.campbellrivermirror.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1380 Author: Alan Randell Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v10/n604/a11.html CUT CRIME BY LEGALIZING DRUGS Re: Crack cocaine addicts just can't quit (Mirror, July 30) If cocaine and other currently illegal drugs were legal, there would be fewer reasons, health or financial, for crack users to want to quit. Instead of having to resort to petty crime and social assistance, users would be able to pay for their drugs from the earnings of a blue collar job. The best way to reduce the harm of illegal drugs is to legalize them. Alan Randell, Victoria - --- MAP posted-by: Jo-D