DECRIMINALIZE DRUGS TO REDUCE CRIME RATE

The Poughkeepsie Journal is wasting resources arguing over harsh
prison sentences (Time to reform severe drug laws, Dec. 1), and
should go right to the root of the problem: The war on drugs.
Prohibition will not and can not win because the laws of supply and
demand are stronger than prohibition.

Repealing the original prohibition and creating alcohol regulation
made society safer and there is reason to believe ending the sequel
will do the same.

Stan White

Dillon, Col.