February 26, 2004

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Much is made of the "war" on drugs. That's because drugs has become a political issue rather than the health issue it really is. It also means policies such as legalisation are rarely tested because to do so plays into the hands of fear-mongers. Worst of all is the USA, who severely punishes those countries it feels do not "fight the war" in the right way.

That is why progress on this issue tends to be gradual. In my home state of New South Wales they have just extended one experiment which has had mixed results. Instead of the usual court system they have set up special "drug courts" to help with the special issues involved. The article is an interesting walk through the court's first five years and the gradual slide of its members from idealism to reality.

posted by Simon on 02.26.04 at 12:19 PM in the




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