Pubdate: Thu, 01 Sep 2011
Source: Abbotsford Times (CN BC)
Copyright: 2011 The Abbotsford Times
Contact:  http://www.abbotsfordtimes.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1009
Author: Kirk Muse
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v11/n555/a10.html

LEGALIZING DRUGS WORKS FINE FOR THE DUTCH

Editor, the Times:

Regarding Eric Myholm's not-so-thoughtful letter: 'Legalizing drugs is
not the answer' (Times, Aug. 30). Legalizing marijuana has certainly
been the answer to Holland's drug problem.

The Dutch of all ages use marijuana at less than half the rate
Americans do. And they use heroin at less than a third the rate
Americans do (see the website: www. drugwarfacts.org and scroll to the
section about the Netherlands).

Perhaps this information will change minds about our failed drug
policies. Perhaps it won't. Perhaps nothing will.

Kirk Muse

Mesa, AZ
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