Pubdate: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 Source: Globe and Mail (Canada) Copyright: 2012 The Globe and Mail Company Contact: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/168 Author: Emile Therien DEALING WITH DRUGS It is indeed time for governments to find ways to realistically deal with the drug problem (Microcosm Of Hope - editorial, April 27). The so-called war on drugs, waged at an outrageous economic, social and human cost the world over, will simply not stop the demand. The drug trade is distorting economic realities, in the process creating "dirty wealth" in many nations, including Canada. It's time to consider approaching this matter on a national and international basis as a health concern, not a criminal issue. Ending the war on drugs is morally and politically the correct thing to do. Emile Therien, Ottawa - --- MAP posted-by: Keith Brilhart