Re: How should a sociaty deal with drugs?
The "War on Drugs" comes mainly from prohibition-era laws that are well out of date, as well as a corrupt and overly religious-centered government.
This is all speculation, but I think if politicians were to openly endorse drug legalization, not only would it be political suicide (this day in age), but the floodgates would open for big tobacco and big alcohol to put up a fit. I find it hard to imagine that these industries don't have a lot of politicians firmly entrenched in their pocket. Pete Coors ran for Senator in '04, I wonder if he would have anything to gain by holding such a position...
For a humorous dose of truth, sometime listen to comedian Bill Hicks' "Beer vs. Pot" routine.
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