Should we ramp up our efforts on the drug war? (financial, states)
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Well, a person who commits criminal acts is a criminal. It's pretty simple.
Breaking the speed limit is breaking the law. I'm sure you've done it. And if you say that you haven't then I call BS! Shall I call YOU a criminal for breaking the law?
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Originally Posted by westcoastforme
Of course. I have said the same thing for many years. If drugs are such a problem in the government's eyes, then why haven't we sent the marines in to crush the cartels.
they could have put 150 thousand troops on the border 30 years ago..
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Originally Posted by Memphis1979
They are working as much as possible, and as smart as possible.
However, still only 5% of all drugs are seized.
You still didn't prove your 20% mark, because it's wrong.
What's your bright smart idea? Increase prison size? More government spending.
More law enforcement? More government spending.
Prohibition doesn't work. Never has, never will
lets see the cartels have their own capital punishment, something like 6000 people are being killed in Mexico annually and I don't see them giving up.. every time a mule or other cartel member or corrupt cop gets whacked theirs all ways some one to take their place.. just that in it self is proof that even the strictest of capital punishment laws would not stop the drug market..
1.2 million people every year seek treatment for marijuana addiction, and that's 30% of all people seeking treatment for any dependency, including alcohol. It costs money my friend. The pro-narcotic people are suggesting the tax payer should pay for their treatment, but I am not sure I want my tax money to be spent on treating people who put themselves in that situation.
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1.2M people every year are forced into treatment by the drug court system F_J. These people are not "seeking treatment". They are forced into treatment in return for lessening of sentences.
You have a right to your own opinions.... but not your own facts.
1.2 million people every year seek treatment for marijuana addiction, and that's 30% of all people seeking treatment for any dependency, including alcohol. It costs money my friend. The pro-narcotic people are suggesting the tax payer should pay for their treatment, but I am not sure I want my tax money to be spent on treating people who put themselves in that situation.
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Fail. The majority of those are people forced into "treatment" instead of going to jail.
I tend to agree except for Crystal Meth. That's one bad drug that no one escapes in one piece. Probably worse then Heroin.
No one, huh? I escaped in one piece almost 20 years ago, in fact it was easier to quit than cigarettes... not saying it's a GOOD thing to do, but your statement is simply false. And IMO we should either legalize ALL drugs, or keep them all illegal. Picking and choosing which ones are "worse" makes no sense, and adults should be allowed to ruin their bodies however they so desire. Heroin? Meth? Their choice, and consequences should be dealt with only when they break other laws (i.e. driving under the influence, stealing to support the habit).
FYI: Smoking, shooting, and snorting meth are basically three different drugs - so your statement might apply to injecting, but not the other two methods as much.
Fail. The majority of those are people forced into "treatment" instead of going to jail.
Yep. I had to attend a "diversion" class after a misdemeanor possession charge (to get it expunged), so it was NOT by choice - and the only thing I learned was to carry drugs in your car's trunk vs seat areas, otherwise they can get you for DUII without further evidence. The counselor even said I had no reason to be there, and purposely "forgot" to test me but claimed I passed every time.
(that charge was what prompted me to get the medical Rx, so I've been legal ever since)
Yep. I had to attend a "diversion" class after a misdemeanor possession charge (to get it expunged), so it was NOT by choice - and the only thing I learned was to carry drugs in your car's trunk vs seat areas, otherwise they can get you for DUII without further evidence. The counselor even said I had no reason to be there, and purposely "forgot" to test me but claimed I passed every time.
(that charge was what prompted me to get the medical Rx, so I've been legal ever since)
Have had a similar experience as far as the DUI thing. Despite marijuana users being safer drivers...
Breaking the speed limit is breaking the law. I'm sure you've done it. And if you say that you haven't then I call BS! Shall I call YOU a criminal for breaking the law?
Seriously, don't waste your time arguing with Finn... he/she is completely stubborn and ill-informed on this issue, and will ignore the facts until you turn blue. But yes, they are a criminal too, since I don't think there's ANYONE who has never broken even a minor law. Heck, if you sit at the intersection near my house, you'll see 50% of the drivers become criminals before your very eyes - for some reason, the FIVE "no turn on red" signs are still invisible to half of those who approach the light.
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