Pubdate: Thu, 28 Aug 2003
Source: Providence Journal, The (RI)
Copyright: 2003 The Providence Journal Company
Contact:  http://www.projo.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/352
Author: Tom Angell
Note: The writer is on the board of directors of Students for Sensible Drug 
Policy.

RACISM OF DRUG WAR

In its Aug. 21 editorial "Big trouble in Tulia," The Journal discusses how 
in Tulia, Texas, over 10 percent of the town's black population was 
arrested in a drug sting based solely on conjecture.

Such racism, lying and injustice is an integral part of the War on Drugs 
everywhere it rears its ugly head. The drug war was founded on racism, and 
is racist in its application. For more information on the racial 
disparities in drug-law enforcement, visit www.drugwarfacts.org

TOM ANGELL

Warwick
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