Pubdate: Wed, 13 Oct 2010
Source: St. Petersburg Times (FL)
Copyright: 2010 Elliott Swift
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Author: Elliott Swift

LEGALIZATION WILL CUT CRIME

Kudos to Jeffery A. Miron for his astute and pragmatic
article.

An additional advantage to legalizing drugs is the negative impact
such a move would have on organized crime. Daily we read about murders
committed by rival drug gangs, cartels and others that profit from
prohibition, particularly those operating in Colombia and Mexico.

Before these drug operatives further expand their influence in our
communities (and they are already causing problems), the motivating
force that drives them (i.e., money) needs to be redirected into the
U.S. Treasury.

Elliott Swift, Treasure Island
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