I was listening to a talk show discussion about how the drug cartels in Mexico threaten local media who report unflattering articles, news reports, etc., in addition to their usual intimidation of the local population, kidnappings, etc. Many callers who had lived in Mexico conveyed their horror stories and confirmed what was being discussed.
Ironically my wife and I were discussing an ARTICLE I read yesterday about how the country of Portugal decriminalized drugs and the subsequent drop in the number of addicts and HIV infections. During our discussion I mentioned my dismay and incomprehension of the enormous DEMAND for these types of mood altering substances. What motivates someone to constantly want to alter their state is beyond me, especially for recreational purposes. Yes, I do drink a lot of wine and beer, BUT I don't drink to get drunk. I drink because I like the taste and refreshment and actually dislike the affects of drinking alcohol.
Here's a thought: why not reduce the dangers involved with the illegal drug industry by simply legalizing it? Remember the crime syndicates that were involved with the illegal alcohol trade during Prohibition? When Prohibition ended, they moved onto drugs and other things because there was no more money to be made with alcohol. You don't ever read stories on how Anheuser-Busch, Samuel Adams, or Coors are terrorizing the populace, do you? Hmmm...
He's my very unoriginal idea:
- Legalize EVERYTHING.
- Tax the crap out of it.
- Consider the use of these drugs just like alcohol in that you can't drive or come to work "impaired".
- No more tax dollars going to treatment, counseling, etc. They know this stuff is bad, dumbass!
- Adults should be free to do what they want with their body.
- Let these future Darwin award winners check themselves out of the gene pool.
If adults want to do this to themselves, let them do it and let them also suffer the consequences for doing it. The nanny state's penchant for avoiding the latter is one thing that is perpetuating this problem. The demand for it is another.
People suck...
