Pubdate: Wed, 25 Dec 2013 Source: SouthtownStar (Tinley Park, IL) Copyright: 2013 Digital Chicago, Inc. Contact: http://www.southtownstar.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/4719 Author: James E. Gierach FOLLY OF DRUG WAR MORE CLEAR Cracks in the foundation of America's worst public policy ever, the disastrous war on drugs, is further evident with the action taken by Uruguay recently to legalize marijuana for recreational purposes, not just medical purposes. This action follows the lead of Colorado and the state of Washington in the U.S. But the importance of Uruguay's action lies in the fact that it's the first nation to openly and bravely disregard the 1961 U.N. Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs that outlaws marijuana. Of course, this is bad news for Chicago street gangs that live off the proceeds of prohibition drug policy that makes the illegal drug trade so lucrative. The only answer to kill the highly profitable and unregulated illegal drug business is to legalize and control it. Uruguay is another big step in that direction. James E. Gierach Law Enforcement Against Prohibition Palos Park - --- MAP posted-by: Matt