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
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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
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