Presented by Phillip Adams

There's a growing realisation that the current policies employed in fighting the war on drugs are not working. Tackling the supply side has resulted in thousands of deaths and the destruction of families and societies.

The focus is now turning towards curbing the demand side of illegal drugs by legalising them. This is attracting support from even those who have spent their lives fighting the war on drugs.

Guests
Terry Nelson
A member of the Law Enforcement Against Prohibition and former federal agent with the US Border Patrol, the US Customs Service and the Department of Homeland Security.

MP3 Audio: mpegmedia.abc.net.au/rn/podcast/200...090331_2218.mp3


Story Researcher and Producer: Kate MacDonald
Date: 31 March 2009
Source: ABC Radio National Late Night Live at mpegmedia.abc.net.au/rn/podcast/2009/03/lnl_20090331_2218.mp3