Prohibition repealed?

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Originally Posted by shmike

The overwhelming sentiment on the board seems to call for an end to the War on Drugs.

I don't know about that. My impression is the majority supports legalizing marijuana, but that support drops significantly when the conversation turns to Coke, Heroin, and other hard drugs. As long as some drugs remain illegal the "War on Drugs" continues practically unabated. About the only difference is the people who legally purchase and sell weed will fall off the radar.

Originally Posted by shmike

Do we allow any and all drugs into the country or only certain classes?

I support legalizing weed, but remain uncertain about some substances (acid, shrooms) and don't support legalization for others (coke, heroin).

Originally Posted by shmike

Whom or what would regulate the substances?

Probably ATF or FDA. They have experience regulating tobacco and I don't see things being much different with marijuana.

Originally Posted by shmike

What impact would these regulations / regulators have on the current drugs (pharmaceuticals)?

None.

Originally Posted by shmike

Would cases of addiction rise, fall or remain constant?

Remain constant I would expect. I don't see any reason why this would change.

Originally Posted by shmike

How would addicts (now) be handled / treated?

If it is just marijuana legalized I would expect nothing to change since marijuana isn't supposed to be addictive.

Originally Posted by shmike

What other costs / benefits do you see being associated?

I see a bunch of tax revenue being collected on its sale. It might even be enough to cover the inevitable growth in government they will claim is necessary to regulate the distribution, sale, and revenue collection involved for legalization.