September 23, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
September 23, 2009

CONTACT:
ACLU of Florida Communications Office (786) 363-2737 or media@aclufl.org

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida Central Chapter presents What Is The War On Drugs Costing Us?, an event that will shed light on the human, social, and financial costs of the War on Drugs. Event speakers include:

Todd Dixon, Director of Community Affairs and Administration Services
The Center for Drug Free Living, Orlando

Joe Lewis Caldwell, Retired Senior Classification Officer
Orange County Department of Correction

Scott Harris, Moderator
Central Florida News 13

This meeting is free and open to the public, and provides an open forum where individuals can be a part of the conversation to find a sensible alternative to dysfunctional drug policies in the state of Florida.

WHAT: Drug Policy Event
WHO: ACLU of Florida
WHEN: September 26, 2009 at 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Orlando Public Library,
Downtown, Cypress Room
101 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando, Florida 32828

About the ACLU of Florida
The ACLU of Florida is freedom's watchdog, working daily in the courts, legislatures and communities to defend individual rights and personal freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. For additional information, visit our web site at: www.aclufl.org.

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