Pubdate: Sat, 22 Jul 2000 Source: Advertiser, The (Australia) Contact: http://www.advertiser.com.au/ Author: Patrick Garton TWIST OF EVENTS DID anybody else notice the surprising twist of events last week? On the evening news, we were proudly introduced to the latest weapon in the fight against drugs - a very cute border collie, trained to assist in the apprehension of visitors attempting to smuggle drugs into our prisons. The commentary was that this little "K9" would help stop the erosion of the "moral fibre of our society". Meanwhile, within 24 hours, the Lower House passed a bill to legalise prostitution, while the Legislative Council, without apparent consultation with the police force, agreed to change the three-plant limit for "personal use" marijuana growers to 10 mature plants. What can we make of all this? It would seem that the "moral fibre" of our prisons is in better hands (paws?) and has a brighter future than it does for the rest of us in the wider community. Does this seem strange to you? PATRICK GARTON, Woodcroft - --- MAP posted-by: Larry Stevens