Since the term, War on Drugs, was coined in the Nixon administration, drugs are cheaper and easier to get than ever. Regulation would take the power away from dealers and place it in the hands of medical professionals.
2006-07-05 01:23:36 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
why not? I think the government has the biggest problem with drugs because they can't tax it. It's been shown that tobacco and alcohol have more negative effects than marijuana, but they're still available for sale. Things like cocaine and heroin, however, should not be made available for public consumption.
I think personal possession in small amounts is legal in Canada. The only reason I don't use it is because it tastes like tree bark and gives me a headache. *shrug*
2006-07-05 01:29:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, there are drugs that have some medical application while others are very addictive and have no use in medical practice. The use of marijuana is probably the most controversial drug as the medical community recognizes some of its benefits and the court system and the police are bogged down with a problem that seems no worse than alcohol. But there are many people that believe its use will lead to stronger drugs. Perhaps, but to subject good people to the cost, the inconvenience and the embarrassment of periodic examinations, court, fines and such seems absurd. It could be and should be turned over to tobacco companies for both cost effectiveness and standardization. Other drugs such as opium and Morphine, even cocaine (though seldom used now) have a place in medicine and have been regulated for many years. The wide spread use of opium would be destructive to society as it was proved during the Opium Wars of China when the British (Americans too) sold opium into China to pay for the teas and silks they wanted. With both the boredom of the modern world and the stress placed on people, they seek a temporary refuge, but many end up wanting the refuge to be a 24 hour a day shelter. Certainly, by legalizing some of the drugs for public use might not be bad and perhaps defure the criminal elements but the great danger is on dependence on such euphorics to escape responsibility and reality.
2006-07-16 21:22:27 · answer #2 · answered by Frank 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the government should not. In my opinion they should focus on communicating the dangers of drugs in a bigger way than they do now. The life altering effects that are long term, that these illegal drugs are causing. Medical professionals often "practice" handing out pills not fully knowing what effects these drugs will have on people long term. Ask yourself how many drugs you know of that have been pulled off the shelf for being dangerous that were prescribed by these "professionals". For instance the drugs these professionals are handing out to our children diagnosed with ADHD, the side effects are horrific. The ingredients mirrors street meth, the most highly addictive drug this country has seen. Shifting power is NOT the answer. Knowledge of getting these drugs out of the hands of both the professional and the local dealer is the answer.
2006-07-05 08:44:20 · answer #3 · answered by Tammie J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The war on drugs was overshadowed by the war on terrorism.
In essense, there is no more war on drugs.
I guess all the illegal drugs went away now so we can focus on the new threats.
Amazing how we never solve any of our past problems, just shove them on the new generations.
It's possible that regulation may happen one day, and the governments will make a ton of money on this illegal activity.
There is a fine line between illegal and legal.
Some say "illegal" is a sick bird.
2006-07-19 04:29:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i think some drugs should be legalized. it is in other country's. there would still be addicts but money would be out of the drug dealers hands of course the government would not use the money for anything worth while. it would give excess to good clean stuff and save a few lives. the war on drugs is a joke.
2006-07-17 04:32:14 · answer #5 · answered by panther_nut 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I think that the CIA ought to get out of third world countries and stop helping revolutionaries bring illegal drugs into this country. The "War on Drugs" is a joke.
2006-07-18 15:05:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The health insurance for the people of any country is the best way,the illegal drugs must be discarded.The medical professionals will be taken the responsibility.
2006-07-17 04:11:57 · answer #7 · answered by Chuong Seng Ly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's pretty easy to get codine, morphine, and other legal prescription drugs...the illegal drugs are illegal because they are much more dangerous, with the exception of marijuana.
...and what is the medical use of ...heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine?
2006-07-17 23:59:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this were to happen, then all that would happen would be competition, and price war erupting between the government and the illegal drug labs.
2006-07-05 08:28:06 · answer #9 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!
Let's put gun toting drug dealers out of business!
Get those bastards offa my street corner and behind the counter at McDobnald's!
2006-07-18 05:31:00 · answer #10 · answered by grubblywrigglysquigglywitchety 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋