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The Federal Government can save billions just by decriminalizing all drugs.
Why don't they do it?
I have a feeling they don't really care about saving money. They just want to cut the other party's programs so they can spend it on what they think is more important.
Because they believe that drug abuse is are immoral, unless your name is Rush LImbaugh. They would rather cut 9 million from NPR.
The Federal Government can save billions just by decriminalizing all drugs.
Why don't they do it?
I have a feeling they don't really care about saving money. They just want to cut the other party's programs so they can spend it on what they think is more important.
And that $45 billion will make how big a dent in the $2.4 trillion Obama wants? How about blowing up the Department of Education? That would save $90 billion right now.
What I would like to see is the use of ALL drugs decriminalized BUT make the sale of drugs a civil offense that requires the forfeiture of the drugs (which will be destroyed) and the proceeds from the sale but no jail time for the seller. The drug money seized can then be used to pay for the treatment of drugs users.
I think this is the right way to approach the problem. Help users get treatment instead of just throwing them in jail. Take the risk premium out of the drug market and the drug gangs/cartels won't be able to make any money.
And that $45 billion will make how big a dent in the $2.4 trillion Obama wants? How about blowing up the Department of Education? That would save $90 billion right now.
Agreed. Why not do both? You still have to start somewhere so why not the War on Drugs?
Help users get treatment instead of just throwing them in jail. Take the risk premium out of the drug market and the drug gangs/cartels won't be able to make any money.
Since when do government programs belong to a certain political party?
Since the Tea Party elected so many to the House of Representatives and the good old boys from both parties want to get rid of them. Therefore, they blame everything on them.
You don't know many drug addicts do you. If you actually talk with them, you will find that most are desperate for help but they feel they have no where to go for help.
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