A FUTILE FIGHT

Since Milton Friedman's death last month, I have searched major U.S.
online newspapers for opinion pieces about his stand against the drug
war and found nothing, except this column by Robyn Blumner.

How can the mainstream media write reams about the successes of his
many policy recommendations but ignore this one? Do they believe the
drug war is a success, that his stand against the drug war was his one mistake?

No. I think they know the drug war is bad policy, but it has been
going on so long that it supports the careers, stock portfolios and
campaign contributions of many well-placed people. Simply put, the
drug war is too controversial for most columnists, editorial writers
and publishers.

John Chase

Palm Harbor