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A well-organized no-knock can be of value

There is no justification for a no-knock in a suspected drug possession case. First, don't bother telling me that modern chemistry can't prove that drugs were just flushed, given a sample of toilet water. In this world of arguing over parts-per-billion of arsenic, I simply can't believe it. Second, so what if some mid-level distributor flushes the stuff? That leaves him with the bigger problem of explaining why he doesn't have the money he owes the guy one step up the drug food chain.

I agree. I don't believe any narcotics law justifies the no-knock. I should have made specific reference to that. If the officers feel a no-knock is required, then they must also fear specific (not implied) fear for their own safety. As such, the war against drugs (and America) isn't worth it. However, cases where immediate action must be taken can justify such a warrant.

The "War on Drugs" isn't about drugs, it's about our rights.