binary solo said:
I would argue that it did happen after alcohol was legalised. Only now the drug pushers are fine upstanding business people intsead of back yard bootleggers. The total social cost of alcohol on western societies is massive. If you think regulation and control will sort our the gangsters and killers you'd be wrong. But you are right that the war on drugs is a waste of money. Problem is only social transformation can reduce the burden of drugs and alcohol on society. Govt can't do it via regulation. |
I personally think the government should stay out of what only involves the person making the decision.
For example: Drink. Fine. Drink and drive (putting OTHERS in danger) / harsh penalty. With that, I think the limits in some of these states are rediculous (too low).
