Drugs Policy: Is Rational Debate Doomed?

There's a good article by Matthew Norman in The Independent today; 'Rule By The Right-wing Press Dooms Any Sensible Debate On Drugs'
"The primary issue here is one of political courage, or rather, its absence under fire. Any politician who dares to stand against the tabloids quickly undares"
Norman mentions the heroic and much vilified Professor David Nutt - shamelessly sacked by New Labour for talking sense about drug policy and harm.
Nutt has now set up the Independent Scientific Committee On Drugs - their website is a magnificent resource.