When Washington lawmakers convene in January, two things are clear regarding the state’s drug laws: Changes are needed; and Washington must not follow the lead of Oregon.
With those caveats, the Legislature should enact legislation that focuses on treatment rather than punishment but reinforces the notion that illegal drugs are, indeed, illegal.
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