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Australia21 report, We've lost drugs war.
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Searched, couldn't find it posted.
I know its been said many times before, but this seems a bit more well put together
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THE war on drugs has failed according to a new report calling for a national debate on the controversial topic of decriminalising drugs.
The report, released today, urges politicians to face the taboo subject. It says a massive re-think is needed to tackle the illegal drug trade that allows organised crime to flourish and is "killing our children".
The report draws on the views of high profile Australians and health experts.
Put together by not-for-profit think-tank Australia21, the report includes the views of former federal law enforcement officers, health ministers, and premiers, including Foreign Minister Bob Carr, former NSW health minister Michael Wooldridge and former West Australian premier Geoff Gallop.
Australia21 stops short of directly backing decriminalisation but one former top prosecutor says in the report drugs should be legalised, regulated and taxed to control use.
Quoting: [link to www.dailytelegraph.com.au] |
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