Pubdate: Thu, 26 Mar 2009
Source: Economist, The (UK)
Copyright: 2009 The Economist Newspaper Limited
Contact:  http://www.economist.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/132
Author: Robert Sharpe
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v09/n266/a03.html

DRUGS AND LEGALISATION

Sir -- Separating the markets for hard and soft drugs is critical. As
long as cannabis distribution is controlled by organised criminals,
consumers of the most popular illicit drug will continue to come into
contact with sellers of addictive drugs. Cannabis should be taxed and
regulated like alcohol, only without the ubiquitous
advertising.

Robert Sharpe Policy analyst Common Sense for Drug Policy

Washington, DC
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