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Drug War Chronicle #664 - December 22, 2010

Phillip S. Smith, Editor - David Borden, Executive Director
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Mexico Drug War Update

More than 12,000 dead in Mexico's prohibition-related violence as of November 30, according to the Mexican attorney general, and more than 30,000 since Calderon called out the troops in December 2006.
Bob Ainsworth breaks ranks with drug prohibition. (image courtesy Wikimedia)
Bob Ainsworth breaks ranks with drug prohibition. (image courtesy Wikimedia)

Former British Drug Czar Says Legalize It All

The debate over British drug policy heats up again as a Labor stalwart who served as drug czar and defense minister calls for legalization.
Can windmills and the Rijksmuseum pack 'em in like the coffee shops? (wikimedia.org)
Can windmills and the Rijksmuseum pack 'em in like the coffee shops? (wikimedia.org)

EU Court Okays Dutch Coffee Shop Ban for Foreigners

A ruling by the European Court of Justice paves the way for the Netherlands to ban foreigners from buying weed in the country's famous coffee shops. Is Amsterdam about to become Amsterdone?
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