Dear Editor and Quinton

The article which appeared in Wednesday's newspaper: "Legalise it, says General Vearey" needs further attention.

It is very much one-sided, and speaks of a very narrow mind on this topic. The only thing said of any meaning was a bigger focus on prevention. Yet, this needs much, much more emphasis. As a matter of fact, it needs massive national emphasis. An article in this week's Eike Stad newspaper, the local weekly publication in Stellenbosch, should also be read. Drugs are often the result of crime, and not the other way round.

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