Drug war supporters traditionally have ignored such research and historical precedent. However, I don't want to be considered a chicken when such a gauntlet is tossed. It will be a team debate. I get to select three people to be on my team, and the challenger can select three. After all, the purpose of debate is to present information.
Teams can dispense much more information than two individuals going head to head.
Any proceeds generated by this blockbuster event will be donated to a drug treatment program, selected via mutual agreement. The reward also may be claimed by anyone who successfully nominates such a qualified person. Longtime pharmacology professor and researcher G. Alan Robison, who is DPFT's founding president, said the offer grew out of a situation a couple of years ago. Mike Gray, a producer of award-winning documentaries and an author, was on tour after the publication of his book, Drug Crazy . Robison said he arranged to get Gray invited to a radio talk show.