| Bandman- I'veoften thought much the same thing about all drug laws. For example, Ecstasy, which is a terrible, terrible drug that can kill on the first useage. It was legal back a while ago, but now it isn't. BUT, after it became illegal, useage increased. Dramatically. Why? How many non-violent offenders are in prison today because of drug laws? At what cost to the American taxpayers? How much (what percentage) of gang-related activity is the result of illegal drugs? (I'm sure 40cal has some stats on this).
I don't think the LAWS are working. (Please do not take offense, 40cal or any other law enforcement official...I do not condone illegal drug use or any abuse of substances that alter reality or can be fatal on their first use). I think it's a symptom of a greater ill within our society.
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-Glenn
"Roses have thorns; shining waters mud. Clouds and eclipses stain the moon and the sun; and history reeks of the wrongs we have done. After today, after today, consider me gone."- Sting |