E = A for all values of E

I've previously mentioned that the government's drug policy body has been looking into what Grade E should be and from the Guardian comes this:

The government's drug advisers are to recommend ecstasy be downgraded to a class B drug, in a report due to go before ministers at the end of the month.

The advisory council on the misuse of drugs (ACMD) is expected to urge the home secretary, Jacqui Smith, to remove ecstasy from the class A category comprising the most dangerous drugs, following an extensive review of the medical risks associated with taking it.

This is a good thing as it shows that E isn't as bad as it is made out to be and it proves what a joke it is for it to be ranked as dangerously as crack and smack (I also consider it to be a joke that LSD and mushrooms are also Class A). However, the article continues:

The controversial proposal is set to ignite a fresh row with the Home Office, which confirmed yesterday it intended to keep ecstasy a class A drug, alongside heroin and crack cocaine.

While it is no surprise to see the government not letting facts get in the way of its drug policies (or for that matter any policies), see for example, last year's debacle regarding cannabis, it's still depressing. On the plus side, it's more evidence to discredit them as they clearly put what is considered to be, or what could be classed as, appearing "hard" or "tough" ahead of acting intelligently.

By the way, is it me or is the government pretty much saying "We know we're gonna lose the next election, but we don't care and just want to piss off as many people as possible"?