Gangs are the result of war on drugs

"Kirk fights gang violence" missed the point like so many efforts to reduce gang violence in that they do not call for an end to drug prohibition.

Gang violence erupted during alcohol prohibition, but was reduced with the 21st amendment.

Take away the black market of illegal drugs by regulating the drug markets, and gang violence will be reduced. Efforts to increase penalties for guns do not address the cause of the violence.

Dan Linn

Executive Director

Illinois NORML

Chicago