Drug Prohibition

* Re “Officer’s Arrest Triggers Corruption Probe,” Aug. 29: Corruption in the Los Angeles Police Department? Officers stealing cocaine for profit? Surely you must be mistaken! Seriously, folks, it’s time we took away the main source of temptation. Our national and state drug policies have proven to be utter failures. There always has been, and always will be, a huge demand for recreational drugs.

Whenever the law artificially inflates prices, some entrepreneur is going to go for the cash. Our prisons are full, and no amount of money will eliminate drug use. End this misbegotten prohibition.

DANNY TERWEY

Santa Cruz