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Non-Nonsense Legalizing Drugs: How To End The War

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NoNonsense Legalizing Drugs: How to end the war

by Valena Beety

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The war on drugs has been a colossal failure, costing trillions of dollars and ruining countless lives. It's time to legalize drugs and end this senseless war.

The Costs of the War on Drugs

The war on drugs has been a disaster for the United States. It has cost trillions of dollars, and it has led to the mass incarceration of nonviolent drug offenders. In 2010, the United States spent $51 billion on the war on drugs. That's more than the total amount of money spent on all other federal law enforcement programs combined.

The war on drugs has also led to the mass incarceration of nonviolent drug offenders. In 2010, there were over 500,000 people in prison for drug offenses in the United States. That's more than the total number of people in prison for all other crimes combined.

The war on drugs has had a devastating impact on communities of color. In 2010, African Americans were more than 10 times more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession than whites, even though whites use marijuana at the same rate as blacks.

The Benefits of Legalizing Drugs

Legalizing drugs would have a number of benefits. First, it would save the government money. The government could save billions of dollars each year by ending the war on drugs. This money could be used to fund important programs, such as education and healthcare.

Second, legalizing drugs would reduce crime. The war on drugs has led to the creation of a large black market for drugs. This black market is responsible for a significant amount of violence and crime. Legalizing drugs would eliminate the black market and reduce crime.

Third, legalizing drugs would improve public health. The war on drugs has made it difficult for people to get help for drug addiction. Legalizing drugs would make it easier for people to get the help they need, and it would reduce the number of drug-related deaths.

How to Legalize Drugs

There are a number of different ways to legalize drugs. One option is to simply repeal all laws that criminalize the possession and use of drugs. Another option is to create a system of regulated drug sales. Under this system, drugs would be sold in licensed stores, and they would be subject to the same regulations as alcohol and tobacco.

The best way to legalize drugs is a matter of debate. However, there is no doubt that the war on drugs has been a failure. It's time to end this senseless war and legalize drugs.

The war on drugs has been a colossal failure. It has cost trillions of dollars, and it has ruined countless lives. It's time to legalize drugs and end this senseless war.

NoNonsense Legalizing Drugs: How to end the war

by Valena Beety

4.8 out of 5