WORLD peace and popstars, that's what yesterday's headlines would have you believe is the United Nation's remit.
Entertainment sections were buzzing with the news that the boffins at the UN had spoken against our own favourite reprobate Amy Winehouse, whose less-than salubrious lifestyle has been singled out as a terrible example to youngsters.
Of course, the truth behind the report is somewhat less celeb-obsessed - the organisation has found that Britain has the worst crack cocaine problem in Europe, and suggested that the likes of Amy, Pete Doherty and Kate Moss are probably poor role models.
Despite headlines such as "UN slams drug-pushing celebs", the report actually stated that the continual non-punishment of musicians, models and actors for possession of Class A drugs decreases the value of anti-drug campaigns.
And they're probably right. Doherty's sallow skin and Amy's erratic behaviour aren't attractive to anybody. But the fact that they can commit a crime and get away with it - what sort of message does that send out?
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