WE'RE WITH POLICE ON DRUG-TEST ISSUE

Drug Tests Urged For Police

It's a rare day when drug-law reform activists agree with police unions,
but this is one of them. The Toronto Police Association's negative reaction
to the recommendation that officers undergo mandatory drug testing is
entirely appropriate. This type of mandatory testing invades privacy and
has been ruled unconstitutional by the courts. Of course, the only solution
would be to remove the temptation, end prohibition, and move to a legal,
regulated market for all illegal drugs. I suspect, however, that the police
association might not like the resulting layoffs of their members.

Tim Meehan, Communications Director, Ontario Consumers for Safe Access to
Recreational Cannabis, Toronto