Pubdate: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 Source: Free Press, The (Houston, TX) Copyright: 2005 The Free Press, Houston Contact: http://www.mapinc.org/media/3222 Note: This newspaper does not have a website. Author: Dean Becker JUST HOW EVIL ARE THE BASTARDS WHO RUN THE DRUG WAR? Every day I write and report in numerous ways that "the emperor has no clothes" (and smells like week-old death.) I implore and cajole, I constantly yell "fire" in a burning theater and yet, most of you do nothing, nothing at all to end the madness of drug war. I see you in public venues, I take your calls and advise you as best I can and yet you do nothing. The drug warriors, those who thrive on eternal drug war refuse to debate me, to interview with me, to email or write me or to even talk with me in public. They are evil; they live in a fabricated world comprised of lies, pilfered profits and mutually protective rackets. To encourage you to grasp this truth, to make the leap of faith and take the initiative to DO SOMETHING to make the drug war dry up and blow away, following is a snapshot description of the evil these bastards bring to the table every day of the year: Government -- The arrest each year of 1.6 million, non-violent US citizens. The destruction of many of these 1.6 million individual's families, fortunes and futures often follows closely behind. Racial bigotry and racial profiling, so much a part of the drug warrior tactics have now made it possible to place more than 1,000,000 black Americans behind prison bars; more black's than existed in the south during the Civil War. The FDA is a quasi-corporate joke, the DEA is a certifiable threat to our nation, HHS mimics the lion from Oz, Congress too is full of cowards, the President is a walking billboard for success after drug use and the Controlled Substances Act is a screed for the new inquisition. Corporations --The "Partnership for a Drug Free America", the corporate sponsored castle crafters of the drug czar, was originally funded by the alcohol and tobacco industries and to this day receives funding from pharmaceutical houses, media and energy companies. The death, disease and destruction wrought by their policy increases each year all according to their plan. Cops, Doctors, Scientists and "Experts" -- Those in ancillary positions of authority, the "working man" of the drug war make sure their mortgage payments are met and their retirement assured by joining in the feast of the drug war. Their meat is spewing tales of dread and woe, knowing full well their lies will pay the bills and the agony that spirals from their "intervention" will be disguised to support their contentions regarding the "harms of drugs". There is not one in government, corporate planning, out walking the beat or "testilying" in court who deserves a moment's grace. They are all aware, full knowing and guilty as hell. It is our job to drive these gross and evil sinners down to the river of reform for baptism. It is our job to sing "hallelujah" to the end of drug war, to preach, reach, teach and if necessary to impeach these sons of Satan. I've tried so many times to find one drug warrior, brave enough, intelligent or stupid enough to defend their policy of eternal drug war on the radio, in this column, in any fashion whatsoever, to absolutely no avail. They hide their sins behind feigned ignorance, psuedo-superstition or simple "bully pulpit" bluster. For too long their attitude, their out of control policy, in and of itself has barred the discussion which will force us to repeal these unconstitutional laws. This drug war is over when we cease our infantile acceptance of pronouncements from false saviors whose true desire is to forever govern our minds, our bodies and our very lives. When push comes to shove, these drug warriors dare not take the battlefield. Truth frightens them much more than Goliath frightened young David. There is absolutely NOTHING TO FEAR, except your own acceptance of eternal defeat, (that's the real bread and butter of the drug warriors.) THE DRUG LORDS RUN BOTH SIDES OF THIS EQUATION DO SOMETHING, GOD DAMN IT! * Ed Rosenthal, America's Guru of Ganja is coming to Houston for the 4:20 Fest on Saturday, April 23 at the Last Concert Cafe. The 4:20 Fest will feature eight great bands including Slapshifter, Mikado, Grooving Ground, Guy Schwartz & The New Jack Hippies, Sean Reefer & The Resin Valley Boys, The Hightailers and Mark May & The Agitators. (Starts 4:20 PM.) Please listen to 90.1 FM, KPFT radio in Houston or visit http://www.drugtruth.net - --- MAP posted-by: SHeath(DPFFLorida)