Even Cops Think It's A Bad Idea
"Forty years ago, Richard Nixon declared "all-out war on drugs", and enlisted the support of global allies. Since then the war on drugs has cost the United States US$1 trillion, drugs are cheaper and more available, the profits for trading them greater than ever and the violence of the entire culture of prohibition escalating. By all of its own criteria, the "war" has failed utterly."
Wow. Some scary, but hardly surprising statistics in this article. It discusses both the states and Australia.
If you found this article interesting, be sure to also check out Treating, not punishing which talks about Portugal's experiences decriminalizing drugs.
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