[justlurking]

Crack, coke powder, makes no difference to me. Execute the dealers, from street level to kingpin, no plea deals, and the problem will go away.

Keep this in mind the next time you have a beer or margarita: the Prohibitionists felt the same way back in the 30's.

[JimRed]

Two different animals. An alcoholic beverage can be taken as a refreshment without intoxication. The sole purpose of any of the drugs (non-medical use, that is) is to get high.

Alcohol can be abused, but with drugs the intent amounts to abuse.