Prisons are no answer

THE prisons are full, and the NT Labor Government is spending hundreds of thousands of dollars jailing 10 people involved with the Network Against Prohibition (NAP).

If prison numbers are increasing rapidly, could it be for their position on drugs in our society?

Sensible drug laws will stop prison overcrowding. The current policies are unable to stop drug misuse and associated crime.

Prohibition needs to be debated openly by our politicians. Its repeal would reduce the prison population and help facilitate positive change in our communities.

NAPs "crimes" were non-violent direct-action protests. Just like the '70s. If people can be jailed for thought crimes, how many prisons need to be built.

Scott White
Stuart Park

Newshawk: http://www.napnt.org
Pubdate: Fri, 15 July 2005
Source: Northern Territory News (Australia)
Author: Scott White
Copyright: 2005 Northern Territory News
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