"That's solely because crack is illegal." The cravings caused by crack are much more intense than alcohol.These will not go away suddenly if it became legal.
It's not the cravings that cause the crime; alcoholics have intense cravings but commit much less crime than crack addicts, BECAUSE their drug is legal and therefore easier to afford without crime.
"Doubtful. Kids can now get pot more easily than cigarettes or beer; and legalizing drugs for adults would give sellers a new economic incentive to not sell to kids---namely, the risk of losing their legal adult sales."
An economic incentive not to sell to kids does not mean it will not continue to reach their hand-just like it does now,except it will be more readily available.
You've provided no facts or logic to support your position; I've provided facts and logic to support my position. Advantage, me.
"From the same USDoJ report: "Preexisting psychosis appears to account for occasional violent outbursts by people who are under the influence of amphetamines or hallucinogens, especially PCP. While these drugs are well known to cause disorganized, bizarre behavior, they trigger violence in very few people who are not also psychotic."
I think they trigger alot more violent behavior than statistics claim.
Another Drug Warrior who knows more than the USDoJ about drugs. <yawn>
"It's not the cravings that cause the crime; alcoholics have intense cravings but commit much less crime than crack addicts, BECAUSE their drug is legal and therefore easier to afford without crime."
And because the cravings caused by crack are much more intense.Answer me this-Since alcohol is legal and there are millions of americans who use it responsibly,would you also assert there are millions of americans who could use crack responsibly? Keep in mind it is highly addictive.
"An economic incentive not to sell to kids does not mean it will not continue to reach their hand-just like it does now,except it will be more readily available."
"You've provided no facts or logic to support your position; I've provided facts and logic to support my position. Advantage, me."
Don't need to provide facts on this one-common sense tells me it's true.
" think they trigger alot more violent behavior than statistics claim."
"Another Drug Warrior who knows more than the USDoJ about drugs."
Sorry,no drug warriors here.As I have stated before,I think access for a system of registered addicts would be much preferable to access for anyone who desired narcotics.I am fully aware the WOD is a losing proposition.And I have certainly discussed this issue with many conservatives who feel the same way I do.And I have also heard the arguments of many pro-drug persons who use much the same logic as you do. You raise many good points,but I don't think your approach would end up being optimal.