Stopping The Spread of Misery
In reference to my previous post, I'd like to propose a solution.
Allow the Government to become drug dealers.
Really.
Set up a facility wherein crack is made available to anyone who wants it. The only stipulation being that it must be consumed on the premises, with none being allowed to leave with any. Maybe every half hour or hour, the attendants would distribute another dosage and observe it being smoked. Make it so cheap that addicts would have no reason to buy from a dealer on the street, and no reason to resort to crime or prostitution to raise funds.
Could this be any worse than the situation now? No. The war on drugs has been a monumental failure (unless you own a prison, are corrupt, own a chemical company, have a racist agenda or run a financial institution).
Now the situation is in the control of organized crime, who aren't exactly known for their concern over their customers' health and safety.
Take the control from the criminals and give it to the people.
Allow the Government to become drug dealers.
Really.
Set up a facility wherein crack is made available to anyone who wants it. The only stipulation being that it must be consumed on the premises, with none being allowed to leave with any. Maybe every half hour or hour, the attendants would distribute another dosage and observe it being smoked. Make it so cheap that addicts would have no reason to buy from a dealer on the street, and no reason to resort to crime or prostitution to raise funds.
Could this be any worse than the situation now? No. The war on drugs has been a monumental failure (unless you own a prison, are corrupt, own a chemical company, have a racist agenda or run a financial institution).
Now the situation is in the control of organized crime, who aren't exactly known for their concern over their customers' health and safety.
Take the control from the criminals and give it to the people.
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on August 30, 2006 at 12:37 PM.
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