Lastly, Szalavitz uses logos in her persuasive argument. Szalavitz reasons that drug policy and how it is handle has never been a colossal success. Furthermore, she is quick to say, “...history of world drug policy is understood. The United States has long been a shameful leader in this area.” Szalavitz then points out a New York Times that was extremely biased and had a racist title “Negro Cocaine Fiends Are a New Southern Menace.” As a fact of matter, Szalavitz explains that drug laws were originally passed due to biases and fear of minorities. In fact the alcohol prohibition “...was heavily favored by the Ku Klux Klan…” according to Maia Szalavitz. Nevertheless, she talks about the 1980’s and 1990’s where the founder of the D.A.R.E foundation
