Pubdate: Sun, 25 Feb 2007 Source: El Paso Times (TX) Copyright: 2007 El Paso Times Contact: http://www.elpasotimes.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/829 Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v07/n213/a03.html Author: Kirk Muse SOUGHT ALTERNATIVES I'm writing about Mark Muecke's story: "Alternatives sought to relieve prison overcrowding" (Feb. 19). I have a simple, common-sense and easy solution to your prison overcrowding situation. Reserve your prison space for only those who intentionally harm others against their will. Not gardeners. Not people who use, produce or sell to willing buyers "unapproved" products. A free country's government cannot protect its adult citizens from themselves. A free country's government has no right attempting to do so. Kirk Muse Mesa, Ariz. - --- MAP posted-by: Beth Wehrman