Criminal
Mar. 30, 2012
With school doors closing, it's time to rethink our drug policy
With schools shutting down due to budget constraints, it is time to consider the real economic impact of our drug policy.
Stephen Downing
Stephen is a former deputy chief of the Los Angeles Police Department and a member of the board of directors of LEAP.
We have all heard the devastating news that because of the budget crisis, unless taxes are raised by a November initiative, California State University officials plan to freeze enrollment next spring at most campuses and "wait-list" all applicants for the following fall. In addition, with $750 million in funding cuts already made in the 2011-12 fiscal year, the university system is also reducing enrollment to position itself for at least an additional $200 million cut next year if the go...
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