But how many billions are spent on enforcement that doesn't get anywhere. Why even bother busting kids with a cigarette's worth of pot? Your taxes are already going to the 'war on drugs' and that money isn't being wisely spent.
On 8/25/05, Gary VanderMolen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > The biggest drug problem these days is ICE or crystal meth made from > > cold pills and second a bumper crop from our buddies in Afghanistan. > > Neither should be tolerated and those found using should be helped > > medically, not jailed. > > Do you want your taxes raised in order to pay for the repetitive > medical treatment of those who abuse themselves willfully? I don't. > I don't see any free alcohol abuse treatment centers either. > Remember, those in jail for drug abuse are but the tip of the > iceberg. People need to take ownership of their own problems and > learn self control. Don't expect kid-glove treatment on my dime. > > Gary VanderMolen > > -- -jmg Chaos often breeds life, when order breeds habit. Henry Brooks Adams [1838-1918]
