INCREASED PENALTIES FAILED IN THE U.S.

As a retired Michigan police officer, I am stunned that Canada is now
marching down the same, failed road as the U.S. -- namely getting
tough on drug prohibition laws. Increased penalties have been a
spectacular failure to curb drugs in the States. We are rolling back
our harsh sentences. Why oh why does Mr. Nicholson believe Canada
will have a different result? Ask any economist or sociologist or
police officer why this approach will fail. There is so much money to
be made, there is always someone greedy or desperate enough to make
and sell drugs.

HOWARD J. WOOLDRIDGE

Law Enforcement Against Prohibition

Washington, D.C.