Letter: Ainsworth was partially right with legalise drugs call

Letter: Former minister Bob Ainsworth was partially correct in calling for the legalisation of narcotics.

Hard drugs are a growing problem in the UK and the authorities are failing to contain their influence.

The spate of car crime in Malinslee which has spoilt Christmas for many is probably heroin-related.

It is a terribly addictive substance but problems with addicts only really begin when they cannot fund their habits.

We could tackle numerous problems all at once if we sourced the drug from poor Afghan farmers and issued it on prescription.

Although the situation couldn't get any worse than it already is, advisors appear to believe such a move would be politically unpopular with a largely ignorant electorate.

It's easier to denigrate Mr Ainsworth for speaking out on the issue.

Bob Jenkins

Stirchley