THE WAR ON DRUGS: UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES

Tom Vannah wrote an excellent analysis regarding the Bay State's new
law reducing the penalties for simple possession of marijuana ["The
Pot Test," Nov. 13, 2008]. He wondered about why law enforcement and
others would spread false information. I suggest he follow the money.
My profession, police, knows that without prohibition policies towards
some drugs, crime would be cut dramatically, thus reducing the need
for detectives and prison guards. Paychecks and overtime are huge
incentives for the law enforcement community to resist repealing
prohibition laws.

Officer Howard J. Wooldridge (retired)

Education Specialist, Law Enforcement Against Prohibition Washington, D.C.