yeah the whole ecstacy thing was a huge failing on the part of tptb to protect their citizens. in the late 80's amid the tabloid hype about 'killer drug ecstacy' everyone was so intent on demonising the drug that they didnt work out that the kids were dying of dehydration. all they needed to do was nip the hysteria in the bud and advise partygoers to drink water - it took them months to work that out...