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Terahertz Scanners See Inside Sealed Packages

Posted by michael on Tuesday October 28, 2003 @06:14AM from the naughty-bits dept.

opticsorg writes "Japanese scientists have demonstrated a system that detects the presence of illicit drugs that are concealed within an envelope. Tests to date have shown that the imaging system can successfully detect and identify a range of substances including ecstasy (MDMA) and methamphetamine. The researchers are now working with companies to develop a mail screening system that could suit use in post offices and airports."

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Re:Stupidity or Insanity? by Henry+V+.009 · 2003-10-28 06:23 · Score: 1, Flamebait

The unfortunate side effect of legalizing drugs is that we will be in effect giving up on the communities -- and they do exist -- that have managed to resist the drug epidemic of the last several decades.

Anyway, it is impossible to separate the problems of drugs and race in America. Since we cannot talk about the second honestly, we do not have a shot at the first.