Cracker by Damian Christie

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Cracker: Hands in the Middle....

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  • Craig Ranapia,

    Is there an acceptable way of communicating this sort of risk in a public health context?

    I'm not trying to be glib here, but looking at ALAC's vile 'Lisa' ad (which has been discussed at length on PAS) and doing anything else is a good place to start. I know it was meant to be "provocative", but it only worked in the same sense that Michael Laws is -- ie not a useful contribution to any discussion worth having.

    North Shore, Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 12370 posts Report Reply

  • Jackie Clark,

    I liked your article, Damian. It was wellwritten and covers an area of the drug biz that isn't talked about a lot. I don't agree with their lifestyles but I appreciated the dealers' honesty about how hard it is, when you're struggling, not to go back to it. Crimes does pay, just not in a long term way, obviously.
    As for alcohol - I agree that perhaps they should have the age at 20 for buying from an outlet, and 18 for consumption in licensed premises. I do remember having my 18th birthday at the Kiwi Tavern on the corner of Symonds and Wellesley Sts and it seemed stupid at the time. I didn't drink but my mates did, and so we were all completely illegal. But then that was the Kiwi - it specialised in alcoholic bartenders and serving under-21's.

    Mt Eden, Auckland • Since Nov 2006 • 3136 posts Report Reply

  • Damian Christie,

    Thanks Jackie! Honestly, I was a little let down by the illustrations - I think they're great in and of themselves, but they absolutely reinforce the cliches I was trying to get away from in the article - evil pushers with rotten yellow teeth, thrusting drugs in your face...

    On the booze thing, the commission initially supported a split age, but then after a bit more thought decided there wasn't enough evidence to suggest that getting drunk in a bar is any better than getting drunk at home. I for one have gotten into some absolute states in bars, where the next morning I can't believe I kept on being served. And there's always friends to buy a round when you can't...

    Wellington • Since Nov 2006 • 1164 posts Report Reply

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