Pubdate: Fri, 10 May 2002
Source: Washington Blade (DC)
Copyright: 2002 The Washington Blade Inc.
Contact:  http://www.washblade.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1754
Author: Thomas Adams
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ARRESTS ARE ONLY THE FIRST STEP IN DRUG FIGHT

To the Editor:

Congratulations to the D.C. police on their recent drug bust at a popular 
club. It is about time that they take action to stop the rampant drug 
trafficking in our clubs. I also congratulate them for the "surgical 
strike" done without heavy-handed techniques.

The next step for D.C. police is to hold irresponsible club owners and 
event organizers accountable for promoting illegal drug use. These people 
are the illicit drug enablers who profit from providing a low threat 
drug-trafficking environment.

In cities like Miami, Montreal and even San Francisco, pat-down searches 
cut down on drug sales. Our city and community deserve a better reputation.

THOMAS ADAMS, Washington
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