Pubdate: Thu, 16 Jan 2014
Source: Australian, The (Australia)
Copyright: 2014 Sue Ellerman
Contact:  http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/35
Author: Sue Ellerman

POLICING GONE TO POT

WHAT an indictment on our system of law: 160 people arrested on one
day, mostly for cannabis, at Sydney and Melbourne music festivals.
Concertgoers were dancing, having a good time. No reports of major
violence. Contrast this with the alcohol-fuelled murderous thuggery
and violence on the streets of our cities.

Has the alcohol lobby really got that much political
clout?

Sue Ellerman, Richardson, ACT 
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