Monthly Archives: March 2008

Just who are these criminals of whom you speak?

Transform got a leaked copy of a restricted media briefing — the spin that the U.K. Home Office will be using to defend their drug strategy. It’s the standard litany of drug warrior fact-free propaganda talking points, aimed at “answering” … Continue reading

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Open Thread

“bullet” Give drugs away for free. That’s the idea in A Modest Proposal for the War on Drugs by Demonsthenes (a somewhat flip approach but with some understanding of the economics of drug policy). “bullet” Prozac doesn’t work say scientists. … Continue reading

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BBC program note – new investigative report

The Daily Telegraph: It surfaces each summer — in fly-by-night rickety booths at county fairs and amusement parks while police turn a blind eye. For a mere handful of change, even the youngest of children can get their fix. It’s … Continue reading

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