Pubdate: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 Source: National Post (Canada) Copyright: 2012 Canwest Publishing Inc. Contact: http://drugsense.org/url/wEtbT4yU Website: http://www.nationalpost.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/286 Author: Thomas Calvert GET EVEN TOUGHER ON DRUGS Re: Governments Can't Fix This, editorial, July 18. So, the National Post believes governments can't fix Toronto's crime problem. Really? In the private sector, companies look at "industry best practices" for solutions. Which brings us to Singapore, possibly the cleanest, safest jurisdiction on Earth, not to mention prosperous with full employment. Upon landing in Singapore, the arrival card clearly states that drug traffickers will be executed. The offender will not die of old age before the penalty is carried out. This deterrent is such that the penalty is rarely needed. Singapore is also multi-racial, with a British-based court system. Tough treatment of criminals with penalties that are swift, certain and severe works beautifully to eliminate crime. Thomas Calvert, Oakville, Ont. - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom