Drug policy as freedom from rationality. The prosecution of the Rototom music festival in Italy

Abstract

Purpose

The author aims to use the example of the Rototom Sunsplash Festival (a large European annual reggae festival held in Italy) to discuss his personal views on drug policy at such events and in general.

Design/methodology/approach

The author presents his views of drug policy, comparing these with Voodoo religion.

Findings

The views of different cultures and countries towards drugs and drug policies are discussed.

Originality/value

This paper presents the author's strong views on the “drug war” and drug policies.

Citation

Cohen, P. (2012), "Drug policy as freedom from rationality. The prosecution of the Rototom music festival in Italy", Drugs and Alcohol Today, Vol. 12 No. 4, pp. 209-212. https://doi.org/10.1108/17459261211286618