Pubdate: Tue, 11 Jun 2002 Source: Winnipeg Free Press (CN MB) Copyright: 2002 Winnipeg Free Press Contact: http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/502 Author: Michael Johnson Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/find?188 (Outlaw Bikers) LEGALIZE DRUGS TO SOLVE PROBLEM I have just moved to Winnipeg from Alberta and have noticed the difficulties Winnipeggers have with the Hells Angels. These problems are everywhere, including in Alberta. But I do not believe they are going to be solved soon. This is because of the laws against drugs. With laws against drug use and people still using, the people distributing will have to make laws of their own and enforce them in the only ways they can. Thus, gangs prosper and further the degradation of our society. The laws against drugs must cease. Or at least let them fight among themselves for control. No matter how many police you put on a task force's new gang units, until a new bill making drugs legal is passed, the problems will increase. MICHAEL JOHNSON Winnipeg - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom