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181 US CA: Column: Jail Cells Seem Allergic To Those In Suits And TiesSun, 04 May 2014
Source:Record, The (Stockton, CA) Author:Pitts, Leonard Jr. Area:California Lines:94 Added:05/06/2014

It swallowed people up.

That's what it really did, if you want to know the truth. It swallowed them up whole, swallowed them up by the millions.

In the process, it hollowed out communities, broke families, stranded hope. Politicians brayed that they were being "tough on crime" - as if anyone is really in favor of crime - as they imposed ever longer and more inflexible sentences for nonviolent drug offenses. But the "War on Drugs" didn't hurt drugs at all: Usage rose by 2,800 percent - that's not a typo - in the 40 years after it began in 1971.

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182 US NY: Column: Liberty And Justice For SomeTue, 29 Apr 2014
Source:Buffalo News (NY) Author:Pitts, Leonard Area:New York Lines:69 Added:05/01/2014

It swallowed people up. That's what it really did, if you want to know the truth. It swallowed them up whole, swallowed them up by the millions.

In the process, it hollowed out communities, broke families, stranded hope. Politicians brayed that they were being "tough on crime" as if anyone is really in favor of crime as they imposed ever longer and more inflexible sentences for nonviolent drug offenses. But the "War on Drugs" didn't hurt drugs at all: Usage rose by 2,800 percent that's not a typo - in the 40 years after it began in 1971. The War also made America the biggest jailer on Earth and drained a trillion dollars still not a typo from the treasury.

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183US TX: Column: The Sentence: Liberty And Justice, For SomeMon, 28 Apr 2014
Source:Dallas Morning News (TX) Author:Pitts, Leonard Area:Texas Lines:Excerpt Added:05/01/2014

Fixing Jail Time Disparities Doesn't End at War on Drugs, Leonard Pitts Says

It swallowed people up. That's what it really did, if you want to know the truth. It swallowed them up whole, swallowed them up by the millions.

In the process, it hollowed out communities, broke families, stranded hope. Politicians brayed that they were being "tough on crime" - as if anyone is really in favor of crime - as they imposed ever longer and more inflexible sentences for nonviolent drug offenses. But the War on Drugs didn't hurt drugs at all: Usage rose by 2,800 percent - that's not a typo - in the 40 years after it began in 1971. The War also made America the biggest jailer on earth and drained $1 trillion - also not a typo - from the treasury.

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184 US OH: Column: As 'war On Drugs' Ends, Let's Talk AboutSun, 27 Apr 2014
Source:Dayton Daily News (OH) Author:Pitts, Leonard Area:Ohio Lines:77 Added:04/30/2014

It swallowed people up. By the millions.

In the process, it hollowed out communities, broke families, stranded hope. Politicians brayed that they were being "tough on crime" as they imposed long, inflexible sentences for nonviolent drug offenses. But the "war on drugs" didn't hurt drugs at all: Use rose by 2,800 percent (that's not a typo) in the 40 years after it began in 1971. The "war" also made America the biggest jailer on Earth and drained a trillion dollars (still not a typo) from the treasury.

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185 US FL: Column: Letas Put War On Drugs Behind UsSat, 26 Apr 2014
Source:Miami Herald (FL) Author:Pitts, Leonard Area:Florida Lines:92 Added:04/30/2014

It swallowed people up.

That's what it really did, if you want to know the truth. It swallowed them up whole, swallowed them up by the millions.

In the process, it hollowed out communities, broke families, stranded hope. Politicians brayed that they were being "tough on crime" - as if anyone is really in favor of crime - as they imposed ever longer and more inflexible sentences for nonviolent drug offenses. But the "War on Drugs" didn't hurt drugs at all: Usage rose by 2,800 percent - that's not a typo - in the 40 years after it began in 1971. The "War" also made America the biggest jailer on Earth and drained a trillion dollars - still not a typo - from the treasury.

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186 US OK: Column: A Nation Divided, With Liberty, Justice for SomeSun, 27 Apr 2014
Source:Oklahoman, The (OK) Author:Pitts, Leonard Jr. Area:Oklahoma Lines:85 Added:04/29/2014

It swallowed people up. That's what it really did, if you want to know the truth. It swallowed them up whole, swallowed them up by the millions.

In the process, it hollowed out communities, broke families, stranded hope. Politicians brayed that they were being "tough on crime" - as if anyone is really in favor of crime - as they imposed ever longer and more inflexible sentences for nonviolent drug offenses. But the "War on Drugs" didn't hurt drugs at all: Usage rose by 2,800 percent - - that's not a typo - in the 40 years after it began in 1971. The "War" also made America the biggest jailer on Earth and drained a trillion dollars - still not a typo - from the treasury.

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187US TX: Column: Ending America's 'War on Drugs' Overdue, butSun, 27 Apr 2014
Source:Houston Chronicle (TX) Author:Pitts, Leonard Jr. Area:Texas Lines:Excerpt Added:04/29/2014

Leonard Pitts Jr. says the move to extend clemency to nonviolent drug offenders may be Barack Obama's most transformative legacy.

It swallowed people up. That's what it really did, if you want to know the truth. It swallowed them up whole, swallowed them up by the millions.

In the process, it hollowed out communities, broke families, stranded hope. Politicians brayed that they were being "tough on crime" -as if anyone is really in favor of crime - as they imposed ever longer and more inflexible sentences for nonviolent drug offenses. But the "War on Drugs" didn't hurt drugs at all: Usage rose by 2,800 percent - that's not a typo - in the 40 years after it began in 1971. The "War" also made America the biggest jailer on Earth and drained a trillion dollars - still not a typo - from the treasury.

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188 US WA: Column: A Nation Divided, With Liberty And Justice For SomeSun, 27 Apr 2014
Source:Seattle Times (WA) Author:Pitts, Leonard Jr. Area:Washington Lines:88 Added:04/29/2014

It swallowed people up.

That's what it really did, if you want to know the truth. It swallowed them up whole, swallowed them up by the millions.

In the process, it hollowed out communities, broke families, stranded hope. Politicians brayed that they were being "tough on crime" - as if anyone is really in favor of crime - as they imposed ever longer and inflexible sentences for nonviolent drug offenses.

But the "War on Drugs" didn't hurt drugs at all: Usage rose by 2,800 percent - that's not a typo - in the 40 years after it began in 1971. The "War" also made America the biggest jailer on Earth and drained a trillion dollars - still not a typo - from the treasury.

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189US AK: Column: End War On Drugs - End War On FairnessSat, 26 Apr 2014
Source:Anchorage Daily News (AK) Author:Pitts, Leonard Area:Alaska Lines:Excerpt Added:04/28/2014

It swallowed people up.

That's what it really did, if you want to know the truth. It swallowed them up whole, swallowed them up by the millions.

In the process, it hollowed out communities, broke families, stranded hope. Politicians brayed that they were being "tough on crime" -- as if anyone is really in favor of crime -- as they imposed ever longer and more inflexible sentences for nonviolent drug offenses. But the "War on Drugs" didn't hurt drugs at all: Usage rose by 2,800 percent - -- that's not a typo -- in the 40 years after it began in 1971. The "War" also made America the biggest jailer on Earth and drained a trillion dollars -- still not a typo -- from the treasury.

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190 US PA: Column: A Nation Divided, With Liberty And Justice ForSat, 26 Apr 2014
Source:Centre Daily Times (PA) Author:Pitts, Leonard Jr. Area:Pennsylvania Lines:89 Added:04/28/2014

It swallowed people up.

That's what it really did, if you want to know the truth. It swallowed them up whole, swallowed them up by the millions.

In the process, it hollowed out communities, broke families, stranded hope. Politicians brayed that they were being "tough on crime" -- as if anyone is really in favor of crime -- as they imposed ever longer and more inflexible sentences for nonviolent drug offenses. But the "War on Drugs" didn't hurt drugs at all: Usage rose by 2,800 percent - -- that's not a typo -- in the 40 years after it began in 1971. The "War" also made America the biggest jailer on Earth and drained a trillion dollars -- still not a typo -- from the treasury.

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191 US GA: Column: Divisible, With Liberty And Justice For SomeSun, 27 Apr 2014
Source:Ledger-Enquirer (Columbus, GA) Author:Pitts, Leonard Area:Georgia Lines:89 Added:04/28/2014

It swallowed people up.

That's what it really did, if you want to know the truth. It swallowed them up whole, swallowed them up by the millions.

In the process, it hollowed out communities, broke families, stranded hope. Politicians brayed that they were being "tough on crime" -- as if anyone is really in favor of crime -- as they imposed ever longer and more inflexible sentences for nonviolent drug offenses. But the "War on Drugs" didn't hurt drugs at all: Usage rose by 2,800 percent - -- that's not a typo -- in the 40 years after it began in 1971. The "War" also made America the biggest jailer on Earth and drained a trillion dollars -- still not a typo -- from the treasury.

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192 US CA: Column: Let's Put War On Drugs Behind UsSat, 26 Apr 2014
Source:Tribune, The (San Luis Obispo, CA) Author:Pitts, Leonard Area:California Lines:89 Added:04/28/2014

It swallowed people up.

That's what it really did, if you want to know the truth. It swallowed them up whole, swallowed them up by the millions.

In the process, it hollowed out communities, broke families, stranded hope. Politicians brayed that they were being "tough on crime" -- as if anyone is really in favor of crime -- as they imposed ever longer and more inflexible sentences for nonviolent drug offenses. But the "War on Drugs" didn't hurt drugs at all: Usage rose by 2,800 percent - -- that's not a typo -- in the 40 years after it began in 1971. The "War" also made America the biggest jailer on Earth and drained a trillion dollars -- still not a typo -- from the treasury.

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193 Colombia: Colombian President Santos Seeks New Path On Drug WarTue, 22 Apr 2014
Source:Wall Street Journal (US) Author:Cordoba, Jose De Area:Colombia Lines:146 Added:04/22/2014

Leader Says He Hopes for Breakthrough on Drug War in Peace Talks With FARC Guerrillas

MEXICO CITY--Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos said the war against drugs has failed, and the world must come up with new approaches to deal with a scourge that has killed thousands of Colombians.

In an interview on Monday with The Wall Street Journal, Mr. Santos noted a softening of hard-line antidrug policies both in the U.S. and in Latin America. He said the world had to develop more "realistic and pragmatic" ways to fight drug trafficking.

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194 US: Tracking System Nabbing Drug Dealers - and Law-AbidingFri, 18 Apr 2014
Source:Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL) Author:Weikel, Dan Area:United States Lines:130 Added:04/19/2014

LOS ANGELES - Ken Dobson, a retired police officer, said he received quite a welcome when he landed his single-engine Cessna in Detroit two days after leaving his home in Palm Desert, Calif.

Five sheriff's cars surrounded the plane and deputies got out with guns drawn. Then a helicopter arrived with four federal agents and a drug-sniffing dog.

They demanded to see Dobson's pilot's license, asked about the flight and mentioned that his long trip from Southern California was suspicious.

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195 India: Notwithstanding Blame On Akali Leaders, Jaitley TakesFri, 18 Apr 2014
Source:Hindustan Times (India) Author:Iyer, Shekhar Area:India Lines:66 Added:04/19/2014

With drug addiction among Punjab youths becoming a hot election topic, senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley is not mincing words on the issue in the course of his campaign for the Amritsar seat though his political partners, especially some senior Akali leaders, are accused of encouraging the illicit trade.

As Jaitley put it in his blog on Friday, "Yesterday, I was addressing a public meeting at Rajasansi. The loudest cheer was reserved for a comment made against the drug addiction in the state. Enthusiastic applause came from that section of the audiences where a large number of women were seated. This explains it all."

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196 US: Finding Golf Clubs, Not DrugsTue, 15 Apr 2014
Source:Los Angeles Times (CA) Author:Weikel, Dan Area:United States Lines:145 Added:04/16/2014

Federal Tracking System Is Snaring Law-Abiding Private Pilots

Ken Dobson, a retired police officer, said he received quite a welcome when he landed his single-engine Cessna in Detroit two days after leaving his home in Palm Desert. Gina Ferazzi

Five sheriff 's cars surrounded the plane and deputies got out with guns drawn. Then a helicopter arrived with four federal agents and a drug-sniffing dog. They demanded to see Dobson's pilot's license, asked about the flight and mentioned that his long trip from Southern California was suspicious.

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197 US DC: Column: Decriminalize, Don't LegalizeWed, 09 Apr 2014
Source:Washington Times (DC) Author:Taube, Michael Area:District of Columbia Lines:102 Added:04/10/2014

The War on Drugs Shouldn't Bother With Marijuana

In a world defined by a growing political divide, international terrorism and reduced economic confidence, it's surprising how many Americans are up in arms about recreational marijuana use. Two states, Colorado and Washington, started this recent trend. In the November 2012 election, voters supported separate ballot questions (Colorado Amendment 64 and Washington Initiative 502) to legalize cannabis. In particular, Colorado's marijuana experiment involves 40 Denver-based stores, all regulated by the state, that are open to consumers who are 21 years of age or older.

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198US CO: OPED: No: Legalization Was Still the Right Thing to DoSun, 23 Mar 2014
Source:Denver Post (CO) Author:Miron, Jeffrey Area:Colorado Lines:Excerpt Added:03/23/2014

The Colorado Department of Revenue earlier this month released its first data on the tax, fee and license revenue from legalized marijuana sales in the state. For January, the figure is $3.5 million when you combine revenue from medical ($1.5 million) and recreational marijuana ($2 million). This implies annual revenue of $42 million for Colorado.

The amount collected so far is below other projections. In a 2010 white paper published by the Cato Institute, I predicted that if the federal government and all states legalized, Colorado would collect roughly $55 million to $60 million per year. And as recently as mid-February, Gov. John Hickenlooper predicted that the taxes, licenses and fees on medical-plus-recreational marijuana would generate $134 million for the fiscal year starting in July.

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199 UK: Editorial: Compound InterestFri, 14 Mar 2014
Source:Independent (UK)          Area:United Kingdom Lines:53 Added:03/15/2014

Legal Highs Blow Yet Another Hole in Our Drugs Policy

Professor David Nutt is rocking the boat once again.The former chief drugs adviser to the Government, who was sacked in 2009 after saying that tobacco and alcohol are more harmful than some illicit substances, has now added his name to a letter to The Lancet raising questions about the perceived dangers of so-called legal highs. In fact, many of the recorded fatalities were caused by substances that were already illegal, Professor Nutt and Dr Leslie King claim.

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200CN BC: Column: Tough-On-Crime Laws Hard to DigestWed, 26 Feb 2014
Source:Vancouver Sun (CN BC) Author:Mulgrew, Ian Area:British Columbia Lines:Excerpt Added:02/27/2014

Ottawa's Folly: B. C. Judges, U. S. See Flaws in Mandatory Minimum

B.C. Provincial Court Judge Joseph Galati has joined a handful of his colleagues in thumbing his nose at Ottawa's tough-on-crime legislation.

Along with their counterparts in Ontario and elsewhere, he and his fellow judges are finding it hard to stomach sending non-violent, chronic drug offenders to prison under recently imposed mandatory minimum sentencing guidelines.

In their opinion, when dealing with these by-and-large addled and addicted adults, compassion not incarceration is the answer, and to imprison them for at least a year constitutes cruel and unusual punishment.

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