A phrase that lots of gun owners use that just pisses me off..

[DDMac]

Because of the location of the State relative to the New York to Florida, we are a drug pipeline, warehouse, transfer point. So much money involved in keeping up with US demand that some of the High Sheriffs just can't resist. It's not so much politics. It's about the money. Organized crime in a uniform. Not much worse in my opinion. Maybe baby rapists? Toss up.
Mac.

[tombogan03884]

Because of the location of the State relative to the New York to Florida, we are a drug pipeline, warehouse, transfer point. So much money involved in keeping up with US demand that some of the High Sheriffs just can't resist. It's not so much politics. It's about the money. Organized crime in a uniform. Not much worse in my opinion. Maybe baby rapists? Toss up.
Mac.

That much money is hard to resist. In Columbia they have a saying, Silver or lead?  The "offer you can't refuse"

[Hazcat]

Legalize it and tax it!

[tombogan03884]

Legalize it and tax it!

There you go, make the illegal drug industry jump through the same hoops as legitamate business. OSHA regulations about how long you can sit on a car fender before a mandatory rest, Ear protection so traffic noise does not damage their hearing. That sort of thing calmed down the violance of the Prohibition era, and has made a butt load of money for the govt.

[TAB]

Legalize it and tax it!

1st drugs are not illegal... and we already taxed it...pocessing drugs with out the tax stamp is illegal.   we just never printed the tax stamps.   Yes it has gone to court more then once... been afrimed every time.

[Sponsor]

[Hazcat]

1st drugs are not illegal... and we already taxed it...pocessing drugs with out the tax stamp is illegal.   we just never printed the tax stamps.   Yes it has gone to court more then once... been afrimed every time.

Whatever, TAB.  

The idea I am espousing is that it would be much less costly in money and lives if it was legal to sell and posses (use) those currently restricted.  Less people in jail, less robbery, less innocents caught in the cross fire, more opportunity for economic advancement from the ghetto, less money wasted in pursuing, prosecuting and incarcerating those involved, more revenue in taxes collected and on and on.

The so called "war on (some) drugs" is an utter failure.  As is the "war on poverty" (AKA wealth redistribution).

[ericire12]

Legalize it and tax it!

The fair tax would cover that, and you wouldnt have to bother with legalizing it and all of the regulations and enforcement that would go along with legalization.

[TAB]

Whatever, TAB.  

Its the truth, that is how we "baned" drugs.  making drugs "legal" will not help, until we as a culture no long desire drugs, "the war on drugs" will never stop. With out demand the supply will go away.

[Hazcat]

Its the truth, that is how we "baned" drugs.  making drugs "legal" will not help, until we as a culture no long desire drugs, "the war on drugs" will never stop. With out demand the supply will go away.

TAB,

Any sane person knows the demand will never 'go away'.  But it would be lessened if it were legal (how ever you wish to define that).  Part of the 'mystique' is the whole forbidden fruit thing.  It could also be controlled better at less cost.

Do you honestly believe that we can stamp out demand?

[TAB]

TAB,

Any sane person knows the demand will never 'go away'.  But it would be lessened if it were legal (how ever you wish to define that).  Part of the 'mystique' is the whole forbidden fruit thing.  It could also be controlled better at less cost.

Do you honestly believe that we can stamp out demand?

For some doing something illegal is a draw, not for everyone.  Some do it to escape, some do it becuase they heard it was fun.  There is more reason why people "try" drugs then you can shake a stick at.

No I don't beleave the damand will ever go away, but I do beleave we can lesson it.   

when has putting the goverment in charge of anything made it better?