The "War" on Drugs

[Professor S]

Originally Posted by gekko

Again, I think you're way too optimistic on the issue. I don't see drug cartels of today comparable to the alcohol industry of nearly a century ago. Blindly following history is as bad as ignoring it entirely. I just don't see it as cut and dry as you try to make it out to be.

I'm not blindly following history, I'm referencing the only evidence any of us have on the subject. In comparison, you are making statements that transpose your world view and business experience, whatever that may be, on drug producers half way across the world. Evidence is important in any decision, because without it, all you are basing the opinion on is personal experience you impose on the subject at hand.

Given the choice between basing an opinion on history or nothing but what you think, I choose history.

Quite honestly, ignoring history is a trend the youth of today seem to value, and I can't possibly understand why. History and experience are just as important as knowledge. Knowledge is only powerful when focused through the prism of history and experience. Without those two things, knowledge has no context or direction.

[KillerGremlin]

The first step towards legalization is decriminalization. If you take the risks of dealing out of the equation you will see a drop in violence. I'm sure mobsters and high powered drug lords will try to protect their monopolies, but they will either be forced to comply to legal sales or they will crumble. Ahh...capitalism.

Again, I think marijuana is harmless (especially when not smoked). Getting high is no worse than getting drunk, only NO ONE has ever died from ODing on marijuana. You want to solve the college binge drinking problem we were discussing in the next thread? Ban binge drinking and legalize pot. And buy lots of fucking cheetos.