UK: Time for new look at drugs laws

[7zark7]

[size=+1]Time for new look at drugs laws[/size]
Aug 22 2010 by Rachael Bletchly, The People

When the Misuse of Drugs Act was passed in 1971 our politicians, lawyers and medical experts still dreamed of creating a drug-free society.

If we locked up all dealers and users the market would dry up... wouldn’t it?

Forty years on it is clear that the war on drugs was a naïve policy that failed miserably and injured more people than it protected.

Full article: http://www.people.co.uk/opinion/the...e-for-new-look-at-drugs-laws-102039-22504101/

 

[7zark7]

Surprising sensible and straightforward article from a British tabloid newspaper (Which is news in itself!)

The last line reads, "Tough questions – but the Government must seize the moment and ask them.", and I couldn't agree more.

 

[Cornishman]

Until such words are published in 'The Sun' nothing will change IMO.

 

[Jabberwocky]

Until such words are published in 'The Sun' nothing will change IMO.

and the mail. in fact, they should both publish such words, then try to out do each other with sensationalist stories about the negative effects of current drugs legislation. ministers would be racing to change policies in no time. unfortunately i don't see this happening...

 

[Tenchi]

I have to admit, that was a very refreshing read, considering it came from one of our red-tops.

 

[Xtcpill69]

Governent in the uk is shite legal highs are more dangerous than most illegals imo