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Public Interest

Apr. 2, 2002

Innocent Poor Become Newest Drug-War Casualties

Forum Column - By Susanne Browne - The 31-year-old war on drugs has consumed billions of dollars toward the eradication of illegal drugs in what can only charitably be called mixed results. And now, sanctioned by the recent 8-0 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court, the war on drugs will target not only drug dealers and abusers but also innocent, low-income senior citizens.

        Forum Column
        
        By Susanne Browne
        
        The 31-year-old war on drugs has consumed billions of dollars toward the eradication of illegal drugs in what can only charitably be called mixed results. And now,...

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