[durasell]

I would argue that we are not fighting the good fight ... we are growing the government both in terms of size, cost and authority. And we are no winning. There must be another solution.



I have met guys who are engaged in the fight. And they are to be admired. They aren't simply "the gubmint," but guys risking their lives in an effort most people think is failing.

The other solutions might come from technology and science and diplomacy. New ways to detect drugs coming in, new treatments for addicts, and new ways of dealing with drug exporting countries. The thing with drugs, as far as I can see, is that it's not one of those problems that has a magic button you can push to make it go away. They probably won't ever go way. We just need to do the best we can.

[SittinYonder]

I have met guys who are engaged in the fight.

The sheriff in my county is my best friend. I am friends with many of his detectives and deputies. I know many of the people on the regional drug task force. I know FBI agents and DEA agents. None of them are bad people. They are just enforcing bad policy. And the honest ones will tell you that.

[mugs99]

I have met guys who are engaged in the fight. And they are to be admired. They aren't simply "the gubmint," but guys risking their lives in an effort most people think is failing.

They are "risking their lives" for the money and benefits. To put it simply, they are willing to destroy the rights and lives of others to line their own pockets.
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