The federal government's proposed drug strategy simply won't work. It smacks of a strategy driven by hype, emotion and political expediency. It will do absolutely nothing to reduce the use of drugs in this country.
Can we not learn something from our southern neighbours about a failed drug strategy, a strategy that dates back to the 1970s. Or as Canadians are we slow learners? The most punitive, draconian drug laws in the world has not stopped the flow into and the use of drugs in the U.S. "Say no to drugs!" What a joke.
It's about time we start treating drug addiction for what it is, namely, a public health problem.
Emile Therien
(Most punitive? Some countries execute drug dealers)
The editors at the Ottawa Sun seem to think that Canada should get some credit because we aren't like those bad places that execute drug dealers. That's like me going to work teaching kids and expecting a gold star because I don't call them names and beat them with a strap.
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