How should the war on drugs be fought?

[spookyturtle 9,466]

Well, go ahead and get packed then. Don't think I'll be joining on that trip.

Or if we could get Americans to stop using drugs, the problem would solve itself.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Or if we could get Americans to stop using drugs, the problem would solve itself.

Well, the first step reaching those addicted is to de-criminalize drug use.

[spookyturtle 9,466]

Well, the first step reaching those addicted is to de-criminalize drug use.

Do you think that if drugs are legalized the problem will be solved? Junkies will stop committing crimes for their next fix? Who is going to produce the legal drugs? Is the gov. going to make a cocaine agreement with Columbia?

[scandal 951]

Or if we could get Americans to stop using drugs, the problem would solve itself.

Just say no. Nancy told us what to do 30 years ago.

Do you think that if drugs are legalized the problem will be solved? Junkies will stop committing crimes for their next fix? Who is going to produce the legal drugs? Is the gov. going to make a cocaine agreement with Columbia?

Methadone clinics, rehabs, job training centers, etc. Treat the problem with social workers and healthcare professionals. Not with cops, judges, and prison wardens.

[웃 910]

Just say no. Nancy told us what to do 30 years ago.

Methadone clinics, rehabs, job training centers, etc. Treat the problem with social workers and healthcare professionals. Not with cops, judges, and prison wardens.

Addicts don't want to be treated. They greatly enjoy getting high. In fact, they wake up in the morning and "look forward" to getting high as a kite. They love it!

But I agree a much better punishment for being "busted" is X-days of "outpatient treatment" at a rehab center. If caught too many times then inpatient treatment (where you cannot leave)!

Edited March 26, 2010 by Lord Infamous

[웃 910]

My wife is from Acapulco, Guerrero. The capital of Guerrero state is Chilpancingo. Here was the front page news this week Wednesday:

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m254/nathan_211/Mexico/carniceriamarch232010.png

No matter how many times I see these gruesome pictures I still cannot believe that it is a reality over there. They take killing to a whole new level. See far left:

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m254/nathan_211/Mexico/acapulconov62009.png

This was in Juarez, Mexico last year. This is what the cartels do to local police. About 5 minutes from the Texas border btw:

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m254/nathan_211/Mexico/funcionariocolgadokdjf.jpg

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m254/nathan_211/Mexico/funcionarocolgadokd.jpg

[Calypso 465]

My wife is from Acapulco, Guerrero. The capital of Guerrero state is Chilpancingo. Here was the front page news this week Wednesday:

http://i106.photobuc...march232010.png

No matter how many times I see these gruesome pictures I still cannot believe that it is a reality over there. They take killing to a whole new level. See far left:

http://i106.photobuc...lconov62009.png

This was in Juarez, Mexico last year. This is what the cartels do to local police. About 5 minutes from the Texas border btw:

http://i106.photobuc...colgadokdjf.jpg

http://i106.photobuc...rocolgadokd.jpg

I don't want to look at those.

[spookyturtle 9,466]

I don't want to look at those.

You probably will sleep better if you don't look. I can't even begin to imagine what it's like to live with that going on around you. And I don't think legalizing drugs in the US is going to stop it either.

[mRx 16]

Doesn't each state have it's own Marijuana laws? I understand the Fed can regulate it, but if CA decriminalizes personal possession of up to one ounce, that would be within the state's jurisdiction.

The Federal government doesn't have to repect a state's jurisdiction, it has proven that many times. Individuals who are currently in full compliance with state medical MJ laws are not protected from federal prosecution.

It'll be interesting to see how it plays out if CA approves the measure.

[luckytxn 2,265]

Drugs should be legalized. These are moral laws and give the government the power over our bodies and what we can and can't ingest into them. What we choose do in our own homes should be up to each of us even if others think it is bad for us. We should be the owners of our own bodies.