WHAT IS A "SERIOUS DRUG CRIME?"

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