'today the supply is greater and prices cheaper'
- not true, new drugs have been created that are easier to produce and distibute,
nevertheless, too many variables involved to accurately make that statement.
Actually, if new drugs are being created, then the supply is increasing, in a manner of speaking.
However, there are not too many variables to make a judgement call here. Fact is, ask any abuser, supply is up AND prices are down.
Don't forget, EVEN IF we squeeze the supply and drive prices up, the ONLY thing we accomplish is improve the RISK/REWARD ratio. There is no increased risk vis-a-vis current conditions, but the reward is improved via greater profits. Also, we increase indirect crime as abusers need to supplement their income to buy the same amounts at increased prices. Hence, when supplies are short, petty economic crimes increase. |
