In this article in The Sun, where Chris Evans admits taking Magic
Mushrooms,
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/article965598.ece
the police are quoted as saying,
'A police source added: “If Chris Evans has admitted taking magic
mushrooms after they were made Class A we will have to look into it.”
The maximum sentence for possessing magic mushrooms is seven years’ jail
or an unlimited fine.'
Boris Johnson has admitted taking both cocaine and cannabis. Jacqui Smith,
the Home Secretary, has admitted taking cannabis.
Is there any way the police could be encouraged to investigate Boris and
Jacqui, with a view to prosecution if there is sufficient evidence, as the
Sun says they are doing with Chris?
This could be extended to every other person who has admitted to crimes in
the past, notably, a lot of senior political figures.
These are not youthful indiscretions, they are serious crimes. The Met
treats cannabis use a seriously as rape
(http://www.thecnj.co.uk/camden/2008/040308/news040308_12.html).
What signal does it send to young people if these criminals are allowed to
escape justice? Are they saying illegal drug use is only unacceptable if
you are caught?
Think of the thousands of people whose crimes were detected and who may
have received stiff penalties (5 years for cannabis, 7 years for cocaine).
These self-admitted criminals are just as guilty, and just as deserving of
the full penalty of the law.
Tear down the wall.
--
Dr John Watson
Baker Street
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