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Ever since President Richard Nixon declared war on drugs in 1971, we've heard much talk about America's drug-prevention initiatives. Each year, billions of dollars are spent on keeping illegal substances out -- and reducing drug use nationwide. However, some argue the battle is ineffective or perhaps even counter-productive. Is this effort worth continuing, or is it time to search for alternatives?
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The Drug War Has Failed
war on drugs is a war on citizens
The war on drugs was implemented by nixon. he was a crook and had to resign but his war on drugs persists and ruins countless lives. It is a war on citizens which breaks up families and tacks felonies on non violent offenders so that they cant get a job. Marijuana makes up the lions share of arrests. cops love to arrest pot smokers because they have jobs and are not violent. the courts threaten them with incarceration unless they spend tons of money for lawyers and pay the court system. Its all about money using the court system to attack citizens! They always say they are protecting children which is a crock! two wars and economy collapsing and the DEA continues the assault on liberty and justice.
- Jackattack
February 18, 2009 4:15PM
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