Pubdate: Thu, 27 Feb 2003 Source: Bradenton Herald (FL) Copyright: 2003 Bradenton Herald Contact: http://www.bradenton.com/mld/bradentonherald/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/58 Author: John R. Messer PROHIBITION HELPED In the letter "Drug War Doomed," (Feb. 20), once again the wonders of ending prohibition are pushed on us as a reason for legalizing drugs. What is so wonderful about ending prohibition? Is it the deaths and suffering caused by drunk drivers on our highways since 1932? Is it the shootings, fights or knifings caused by drinking? How about the broken marriages or lives destroyed by alcohol? Then there are the college binge drinking and riots after football games. So I guess it all comes down to each and every one of us, on what our real priorities are. JOHN R. MESSER Palmetto - --- MAP posted-by: SHeath(DPFFlorida)