Pubdate: Wed, 12 Apr 2006
Source: National Post (Canada)
Copyright: 2006 Southam Inc.
Contact:  http://www.nationalpost.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/286
Author: Paul DeFelice

CONTROL DRUGS, CONTROL GANGS

The massacre of eight Toronto-area men in Shedden, Ont., is 
reminiscent of the St. Valentine's Day massacre during alcohol 
prohibition in the 1920s and 30s. And it seems this mass murder was 
related to drugs. I think it is time for the government to regulate 
drugs, and take them away from organized crime. No one can make a 
legitimate case for returning to the era of alcohol prohibition with 
its violence and corruption. So why does anyone feel that continuing 
the same policy with (some) drugs will work?

Paul DeFelice

Nelson, B.C.
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