LETTER OF THE WEEK

Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v06.n773.a09.html

WHAT IS A "SERIOUS DRUG CRIME?"

By Redford Givens

Re: Jasperites 'get the dope on dope' ( June 14th Booster )

Perhaps Yellowhead MP Rob Merrifield can clear up the definition of
just what a "serious drug crime" might be.

Would a "serious drug crime" be establishing a drug policy that puts
control of the "drug" market into criminal hands?

Or would a "serious drug crime" be subsidizing a violent drug market
that causes robbery and assault?

Since there was no such thing as "drug crime" ( ie robbery, burglary,
assault, rape etc ) connected with drug use when drugs were legal,
would a "serious drug crime" be establishing a drug policy that
increases crime in every category?

Since there were virtually zero "drug deaths" before drug
prohibition, would a "serious drug crime" be establishing a system
that kills thousands every year?

Redford Givens

San Francisco