Pubdate: Sat, 24 Jan 2015 Source: Bangkok Post (Thailand) Copyright: The Post Publishing Public Co., Ltd. 2015 Contact: http://www.bangkokpost.co.th/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/39 Author: Howard TIME TO LEGALISE DRUGS Writing as a retired police detective, I heartily concur with your analysis of the drug war/drug prohibition. The smugglers ship a little extra toward their markets, knowing the authorities will confiscate maybe 20%. They also know when their mules are caught, they are easily replaced by men and women desperate for money. You must know that criminals love drug prohibition, since it guarantees them millions and billions in profits. If Thailand and other Asian countries want to strike fear and dread in the hearts of drug smugglers, join the growing number of voices across the planet that call to legalise/ regulate all drugs. The Mexican drug cartels are already vocal about how cannabis legalisation in Colorado is hurting their profits. HOWARD - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom