Pubdate: Fri, 30 Nov 2007
Source: Windsor Star (CN ON)
Copyright: 2007 The Windsor Star
Contact:  http://www.canada.com/windsor/windsorstar/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/501
Author: Howard J. Wooldridge

INCREASED PENALTIES FAILED IN THE U.S.

As a retired Michigan police officer, I am stunned that Canada is now 
marching down the same, failed road as the U.S. -- namely getting 
tough on drug prohibition laws. Increased penalties have been a 
spectacular failure to curb drugs in the States. We are rolling back 
our harsh sentences. Why oh why does Mr. Nicholson believe Canada 
will have a different result? Ask any economist or sociologist or 
police officer why this approach will fail. There is so much money to 
be made, there is always someone greedy or desperate enough to make 
and sell drugs.

HOWARD J. WOOLDRIDGE

Law Enforcement Against Prohibition

Washington, D.C.
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