SAFE DRUG USE JUST A MYTH

Paul Bischke's comment that anti-drug laws are myopc and unjust
(Letters, March 27) is laughable.

It is because of such comments that Brian Watters has advocated drug
testing those who make our laws -- and with good reason.

When Mr Bischke condones the taking of drugs with a good conscience,
he is merely perpetuating the myth of safe drug use. No matter how
"appropriately" they are used, there is always the risk of addiction
and death.

Users start off with "temperance" and soon move on to
addiction.

The simple fact is drugs kill people. They destroy the lives of
addicts and those around them. It is interesting to see that Mr
Bischke has taken the time and trouble to write in all the way from
the US.

I am certain, however, that his enthusiasm does not extend to
rebuilding the broken lives of addicts and their families -- no, this
is what Brian Watters and the Salvation Army have to do.

Maybe Mr Bischke should examine his own conscience and find out how
many lives have been lost because people have been persuaded by his
ridiculous claims.

Nigel Freitas,
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