ocean515
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I certainly agree with that point--legalization would have little effect on the immigration issue. It may have some effect, but it would likely be insignificant.
Yes, there are few americans today who are NOT impacted by drug use and drug policy. We all have our horror stories to tell about friends and family using drugs.
But the simple truth is that drug use itself is far less harmful than the legal ramifications caused by the criminalization of only certain drugs. LEAP is against prohibition for most valid reasons--it harms society, both users and non-users.
Again, generally, I have no problem with legalization of drugs. The fact there will be more addicts as a result is an absolute certainty. People will die, and innocent people will be killed by those who use them. That is also an absolute certainty.
In the end, it is a persons personal choice. Any move to legalize must include mechanisms to make sure these drugs generate sufficient revenue to pay for the social costs of dealing with them though. That responsibility must be born by those who chose to use them.