LEAP COMES A LONG WAY OVER THE YEARS

To the Cigar,

Thanks for publishing the story about Norm Stamper, the former chief
of police of Seattle ("Former cops says war on drugs 'failed,'
advocates legalization").

I'd like to add that just over four years ago, Law Enforcement Against
Prohibition didn't exist. Today they have more than 5,000 members and
several hundred of their members are current or former drug warriors.

Why do so many current and former drug warriors want to end our drug
prohibition policies? Could it be that they know from personal
experience that our drug war is counterproductive and not winnable?

Could it be that they know from personal experience that our drug war
is a complete and total waste of money?

Kirk Muse