NANNY STATE OVERREACHES IN DRUG WAR

I'm writing about Robert Sharpe's thoughtful letter: "Drug war fuels
crime" (Oct. 9).

Beyond the fact that our so-called war on drugs is counterproductive
and a complete waste of money, what about the right of adult citizens
to be left alone - especially in the privacy of our own homes?

We don't punish those who attempt suicide and survive.

So why do we punish those who consume the wrong (politically selected)
recreational drugs?

I don't want my government attempting to protect me from myself. I
want my government to protect me from those who want to harm me
against my will.

Today, our nanny-state government tells us which recreational drugs we
may or may not consume. Note that tobacco is OK, but marijuana is not.

Tomorrow, our nanny-state government will tell us which foods we may
or may not eat. For our own good and protection, of course.

Kirk Muse