Should we end the war on drugs?

Question

War. The word our country, our nation is revolving around. War on terror, War on Poverty, War on Illegal Immigration... War on Drugs.

This war on drugs is self-compounding. If the drug trade was regulated, you end the violence and corruption that the current market breeds. By declaring war, we create massive amounts of violence... and the battleground is on our streets.... lets face it, the users arent the ones who are out shooting each other... its the dealers.. stealing each others business. Civilian casualties by the dozen. Lets end this injustice and invasion of freedom by diplomatically CONTROLLING it. Prohibition is the most Victorian way of dealing with something. In this day and age, we must realize that we must control this situation by regulation and taxation. Put those billions of dollars into our childerens schools, rather than putting them in harms way.
eliminate the massive drug wars in mexico, make the business regulated also potentially cut down on illegal immigratio

Answer 1

I agree. By legalizing anything, the government seizes control. Let's face it: drugs will never be eradicated from our country, and similar to our current war, this is a war that cannot be won. If the government really wanted to limit drug use they would legalize drugs, create some obscene taxes, monitor the drug's potency and purity, and eliminate the violence that comes with illegal smuggling and dealing.

Answer 2

There is no easy answer but I agree that the war on drugs is a lost cause. It will never be won and that phrase is getting old. Even regulation and taxation would not stop the violence and corruption but it would be a step in the right direction.

Answer 3

In your suggestion you can not just stop drugs from addiction because many youngsters desire to be addicted then create trouble in a community. So war against drugs should be enforced. You do not know the problem of the government maybe.
jtm

Answer 4

it's a losing battle................