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| Treatment Proposal for Drug Offenders Spark Debate |
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Posted by FoM on March 04, 2002 at 09:35:29 PT By Mary Kelli Bridges Source: Charlotte Sun Herald 
A proposal that would make treatment instead of criminal sanctions for first- and second-time drug offenders a constitutional right is getting strong opposition from law enforcement. The California-based Campaign for New Drug Policies, known locally as the Florida Campaign for New Drug Policies, filed a petition last year to get a proposed constitutional amendment on November's ballot that, if passed, would allow some drug defendants the option of avoiding court. Snipped Home Comment Email Register Recent Comments Help |
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| Comment #1 posted by Rev0x on March 05, 2002 at 10:34:00 PT |
| "'In essence, it's an attempt to legalize drugs,' said State Attorney Joe D'Alessandro, chief prosecutor for the 20th Judicial Circuit" That's bullshit. Legalizing drugs is a completely different concept. These people are trying to scare whoever listens to them into thinking that they know what they're doing. "Though D'Alessandro said he thought treatment for drug users is the ultimate answer for those with drug problems, he said the proposed constitutional amendment isn't." That doesn't make a lick of sense. If treatment is the ultimate answer then how is an amendment that gives the defendant the option of getting treatment instead of jail time and a trial a bad thing? This guy is trying to appeal to the civil rights and humanitarian groups with that statement. Kind of like saying, "hey, I agree with all of you but believe me this isn't the answer." I am sick and tired of all the politicians that try to stall and thwart and hold back reform. Jesus Christ! Are people THAT much afraid of change? [ Post Comment ] |
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