tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760569140281344603.post7471236191603953384..comments2023-11-02T09:10:49.983-04:00Comments on A World Intwined: The Demise of the Good Cop. An American TragedyPhilosopher Chiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10700185488169552880noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760569140281344603.post-82080967028833293602015-04-17T09:49:17.335-04:002015-04-17T09:49:17.335-04:00I don't have any problem with your suggestions...I don't have any problem with your suggestions, but the Drug War started in 1971, a long time before Crack. In fact Crack would have never been invented except for the crackdown on cocaine, making it extremely expensive. Crack is a way to use it more efficiently. And in fact, if the Coca leaf was legal to import almost all coca users would simply chew the leaves and make a tea from them as they do in South America.<br />http://www.drugpolicy.org/new-solutions-drug-policy/brief-history-drug-warPhilosopher Chiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10700185488169552880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760569140281344603.post-51595438360932633112015-04-17T08:43:23.752-04:002015-04-17T08:43:23.752-04:00If you remember strict drug laws were in response ...If you remember strict drug laws were in response to outcries from the black community concerning the ravaging effects crack had when it came on the scene.<br /><br />The people wanted stricter laws and the politicians obliged. <br /><br />However, if you want drug offenders out of prison then decriminalize all drugs with the stipulation that anyone who wants to do drugs will not be allowed to be treated or enter any rehab at taxpayer expense. Any crime committed under the influence or for the purchase of drugs such as robbery or murder will immediately disqualify that person from receiving any government benefits for life.<br /><br />There is no free lunch. You want to do or sell drugs then you're on your own.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com