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To: budweeder who wrote (3850)	7/12/2000 10:59:53 AM
From: Mama Bear	Read Replies (1) of 13056

"I certainly agree that street drugs have caused enormous social costs over the last 40 or so years." I don't agree with you. There is no coherent argument that the great majority of the social costs are anything but a direct result of prohibition. " I am trying to imagine what the streets would look like if there were no legal implications to either drug sales or use. " So, why does it have to be all or none? Why do you suppose that legalization equals free reign? "The drug lords would quickly move into competitive positions to supply these shops" Perhaps, but then they'd be in a legal business, and subject to reasonable regulation. There used to be alcohol 'lords' while the 18th amendment was in force. They disappeared upon repeal. When was the last time you heard of a shoot out over alcohol distribution rights? "Surely, without government interference, anyone of any age who had the price of the drug could purchase it." Why would regulations on currently illegal drugs be less stringent than those on alcohol? The reality is that prohibition is insanity. Regards, Barb

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