UNREALISTIC

In your article "Drugs Chief Resigns With Attack On Blair" (31 August),
David Macauley blames the government for his resignation. He is as out of
touch with reality on this, as he is in his attempts at eliminating drug
abuse. Scotland Against Drugs had its funding cut, and its role changed,
because it was ineffectual, clinging to unrealistic beliefs that people
will stop taking drugs when told: "Just say no".

Hugh Robertson, Perth [aka Shug]

Checked-by: Mike Gogulski