Our primitive fear of drugs
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The drugs that are now outlawed in the UK and the US were made illegal for reasons that are closely linked with race, politics and class, rather than with problems associated with the drugs themselves. In fact, if a decision to make a drug illegal were based simply on its potential danger, then tobacco and alcohol would have been banned a long time ago, as they are the two most dangerous drugs available. There are 33,000 deaths each year in the UK related to the use of alcohol, compared with 1,800 from illegal substances. It is now time to address this situation rationally, recognizing that prohibition is not the ideal approach.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1999
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Blurred horizons will spoil Kohl's blooming landscapes
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The outcome of the election to take place in Germany on Sep 27, 1998, will be decided largely by voters in east Germany. There are still considerable problems with unemployment and decaying infrastructure in east Germany, but there are also areas of the region where extensive construction work is taking place and new jobs have been created. East Germany's residents are generally very interested in politics, with their main concerns being employment and law and order. Chancellor Helmut Kohl's opinion poll rating has improved considerably over recent weeks, but he may not be able to defeat Gerhard Schroder, his main rival.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
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