Pubdate: Thu, 03 May 2007 Source: Tucson Citizen (AZ) Copyright: 2007 Tucson Citizen Contact: http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/461 Author: Kirk Muse Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/decrim.htm (Decrim/Legalization) EMPTY PACKED PRISONS BY ENDING DRUG WAR I have a common-sense and easy solution to prison and jail overcrowding: Reserve these cells for only those who intentionally harm others against their will. Not gardeners. Not people who use, produce or sell to willing buyers "unapproved" products. Re-legalize our now illegal drugs so they can be sold in legal, licensed and regulated business establishments. Will this solve our drug problems? No. However, it will substantially reduce our crime rates and substantially increase public safety. Kirk Muse Mesa - --- MAP posted-by: Beth Wehrman