Pubdate: Thu, 08 Nov 2012
Source: Chico News & Review, The (CA)
Copyright: 2012 Chico Community Publishing, Inc.
Contact:  http://www.newsreview.com/chico/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/559
Author: Dave Lane
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v12/n553/a04.html

THE WAY TO KEEP KIDS SAFE

Re "Keeping kids safe" (Newslines, by Shannon Rooney, Nov. 1):

The only way to keep our kids safe from drugs is to re-legalize and
regulate all drugs. The biggest risk kids face is criminals selling
drugs. In a legal market, black-market dealers are eliminated, as they
cannot make the huge profits they desire when competing with legal
retailers.

The fact is our kids can buy drugs easier than they can buy beer or
cigarettes. Legal retailers will not risk losing their license by
selling to minors. If adults want to use drugs, they will find them,
and it is better that they get quality-controlled drugs with accurate
dosage information. The only reason to keep drugs illegal is so that
criminals and the police can make a lot of money.

Dave Lane

Santa Cruz
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