Linda shrugged. “If you want a personal answer from a non-American, I suggest that you start executing politicians and sports, movie, and music stars who are found to be addicted. Your problem is not the availability of drugs, but the acceptance of them. A few executions, coupled with the public whipping of a large number of schoolkids caught using them, would do more than the burning of any number of poppy fields.”
Enyeart was too contemptuous to be shocked. “Cruel and unusual punishment, within the meaning of the Constitution,” he said. “But I wouldn’t expect you to understand, with your Oriental background.”
Mike caught his breath, but she only shrugged.
“Care to check out Mr. Koehler’s tobacco crop?” she asked.
“No, I’ll take your word for it. I must make a call.” He swam out witho
