Why can't we have a sensible debate about drugs? It does surprise me that it is such an emotive issue. The ethical questions concerning abortion, or euthanasia are obviously going to raise emotions, but the issue of how we manage dangerous substances (from Heroin to knives, and even bleach) seems to raise similar levels of controversy.
The unfortunately named, Prof Nutt, former government 'Drugs Czar' is making the case, yet again, for bringing a little more perspective to the debate. However the media cannot help themselves but try and make a big song and dance out of it. The below interview, on the BBC of all places, beggars belief. Sian & Bill look almost desperate to extract the most sensationalist headline from the Prof that they can. Sian & Bill don't have to sell any newspapers? this is the same organisation that bring us David Attenborough and his wonderfully educating evidence based research. What on earth is going on in the BBC newsroom these days?
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