Pubdate: Fri, 15 Jul 2005
Source: Northern Territory News (Australia)
Copyright: 2005 Northern Territory News
Contact:  http://ntnews.news.com.au/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/283
Author: Scott White

PRISONS ARE NO ANSWER

THE prisons are full, and the NT Labor Government is spending 
hundreds of thousands of dollars jailing 10 people involved with the 
Network Against Prohibition (NAP).

If prison numbers are increasing rapidly, could it be for their 
position on drugs in our society?

Sensible drug laws will stop prison overcrowding. The current 
policies are unable to stop drug misuse and associated crime.

Prohibition needs to be debated openly by our politicians. Its repeal 
would reduce the prison population and help facilitate positive 
change in our communities.

NAPs "crimes" were non-violent direct-action protests. Just like the 
'70s. If people can be jailed for thought crimes, how many prisons 
need to be built.

Scott White

Stuart Park
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