DRUG WAR DOES MORE HARM THAN GOOD

Regarding Molly Ivins' recent column "Time to sound retreat" (in the drug
war): As she stated, the world is gathering behind the simple proposition
that the global war on drugs is causing more harm than drug abuse itself.

Minnesota Gov.-elect Jesse Ventura said it well during his recent campaign:
"If you're going to fight the war on drugs, you have to fight it on the
demand side. I don't believe the government should be invading the privacy
of our homes, and I also believe that we shouldn't be legislating against
stupidity." After all the billions spent, lives ruined and the millions
jailed, we are still far from the goal of a "drug-free America." Let's stop
this war on American citizens and families by decriminalizing possession
and use of hallucinogenic drugs.

Albert R. Dilley
Palm Beach Gardens

Checked-by: Richard Lake