War on drugs endangers liberty. Let big Pharma provide for addicts through health care. Use the money for research. The fed should only establish standards.
I was sick with the flu but can not buy codeine cough syrup in my state over the counter. Doctors cost money and avoid scripting narcotics cause DEA scrutiny. I put myself in jeopardy to buy a black market narcotic so I can sleep at night.
War on Drugs keep Cops employed and drug dealers rich.
Right, because drug dealers during a condition of legalized drugs could never possibly get rich.
Ever hear of this nation called "England"? Yeah, they weren't at all rich during the Victorian era.