02-08-2009, 10:25 AM
A few days ago, there was a report on TV which stated that in 2008, more American law enforcement personnel died fighting the War on Drugs than were killed in Iraq during the same period. Our border with Mexico is in flames, and the extent of death, destruction, and fear among the civilian population of Colombia is beyond the pale. Violent career criminals and those on the other side of the War on Terror get richer and stronger while the world's governments get poorer and weaker, and there is no end in sight. So, here's what we could do to win the War on Drugs and turn the corner on the War on Terror:
1. We have to look at these two wars in the same light because they are interrelated and in both instances, they cannot be won by occupation or other traditional means. This understanding is crucial.
2. Legalization would cut off the cash flow to these people, thus dimishing their power and wealth. This is a common practice in traditional warfare, and its importance should not be underestimated.
3. Legalization would free up the funds now being wasted in fighting this war, and could then be used for projects that are constructive rather than destructive.
4. Legalization would increase the cash flow to governments through taxes, thus increasing their power and wealth.
5. Legalization would create a new industry, meaning jobs.
6. Legalization would eliminate a few of the trapings inherent within a police state; an ultimate system of government that is repulsive to freedom-loving people everywhere.
7. Legalization would eliminate much of the corruption that is eating away at the heart and soul of the world.
What we have above is a multiplier effect, in which one form of power, that of evil, is destroyed and is replaced by several forms of power that is of benefit to the rest of society. It's been 72 years since the despicable, government-inspired "Reefer Madness" terrified a naive public and launched this travesty. It doesn't matter whether you are for or against legalized drugs just as it doesn't matter whether you are for or against alcohol, pornography, abortion, or any number of other issues which we are divided on. What does matter is that we stand for progress and freedom of the individual, and we are presently fighting a collapsing economy and violent religious hysteria. Bill (I didn't inhale) Clinton gave an interview to Rolling Stone Magagine shortly after he left the White House, and in it he said he felt that Marijuana should be legal. Think about it... Here was a person who held what is arguably the most powerful office on planet earth, and he couldn't do it on his own. This is the best reason I can give to demonstrate that in order for such a plan to work, it must be global in nature. Enough said.
1. We have to look at these two wars in the same light because they are interrelated and in both instances, they cannot be won by occupation or other traditional means. This understanding is crucial.
2. Legalization would cut off the cash flow to these people, thus dimishing their power and wealth. This is a common practice in traditional warfare, and its importance should not be underestimated.
3. Legalization would free up the funds now being wasted in fighting this war, and could then be used for projects that are constructive rather than destructive.
4. Legalization would increase the cash flow to governments through taxes, thus increasing their power and wealth.
5. Legalization would create a new industry, meaning jobs.
6. Legalization would eliminate a few of the trapings inherent within a police state; an ultimate system of government that is repulsive to freedom-loving people everywhere.
7. Legalization would eliminate much of the corruption that is eating away at the heart and soul of the world.
What we have above is a multiplier effect, in which one form of power, that of evil, is destroyed and is replaced by several forms of power that is of benefit to the rest of society. It's been 72 years since the despicable, government-inspired "Reefer Madness" terrified a naive public and launched this travesty. It doesn't matter whether you are for or against legalized drugs just as it doesn't matter whether you are for or against alcohol, pornography, abortion, or any number of other issues which we are divided on. What does matter is that we stand for progress and freedom of the individual, and we are presently fighting a collapsing economy and violent religious hysteria. Bill (I didn't inhale) Clinton gave an interview to Rolling Stone Magagine shortly after he left the White House, and in it he said he felt that Marijuana should be legal. Think about it... Here was a person who held what is arguably the most powerful office on planet earth, and he couldn't do it on his own. This is the best reason I can give to demonstrate that in order for such a plan to work, it must be global in nature. Enough said.