A fresh approach in American war on drugs

Toronto Star by Mitch Potter | Mar. 22, 2009 (News Analysis)
Obama's end to raids on medical marijuana likely to reignite debate on decriminalization

Wars rarely end at the first hint of truce. But when the Obama administration quietly announced this week it will halt federal raids against dispensers of medical marijuana, advocates of drug policy reform found themselves in a tickertape mood. Full Story »

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Kevin Barry
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 by Kevin Barry - Mar. 23, 2009

A good article talking about a potential turning point in the US war on drugs. Backed by plenty of facts, it makes a compelling case that prosecution of marijuana offenses could give way to treatment programs, and that would be more beneficial in multiple areas of American society. It's definitely slanted toward an pro-legalize position, but overall I feel it's a good read.

Simple - legalize it. From ethical, moral, political, and economic standpoints, there are so many reasons why this should not be criminalized in our society. Ironically, while writing this review, I saw an anti-pot commerical on TV.

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