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From: johnm@auscso.UUCP
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Subject: Can we legalize?
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Date: Mon, 2-Nov-87 22:19:33 EST
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Posted: Mon Nov  2 22:19:33 1987
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Reply-To: johnm@auscso.UUCP (John B. Meaders, Jr.)
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Summary: Don't think so...

I agree with Shawn.  Even if I was for legalization, I don't think it can
be done.  The organized elements that deal the stuff are just too powerful.
I haven't read "Underground Empire" yet, but it is in line on my bookshelf
to be read.  Don't ask me what to do about those elements that we aren't
already trying, because I don't have the answer to that.  So now, we have
to go on the reality that the stuff isn't going to be legalized.  Which
leads back to a previous post of mine, that we have to hit the dealers at
the pocketbook.  Which is, nail the user.  Help him quit (assuming he is
addicted) or make him see what the stuff can do to him (prison time,
working with addicts, etc.).  Regardless of what some of you think, drug
use (illegal) is a MAJOR problem facing our society.  The dealers corrupt
government officials all over the world, kill people, etc.  The problem
isn't laws against drugs (even if it is, that is a moot point now) it is
the organized elements who deal it.  For those of you who think that the
killing is brought on by narcotics agents, I say bulls**t.  You have
hardcore Colombian dealers who would rather shoot someone than break their
leg.  My hat is off to those agents who risk their lives (and their families
lives because drug dealers love to go for the family) every day to try
to stem the tide of illicit drugs into this country.  So instead of blaming
them for everything, how about supporting them.  Who knows they might save
your life someday.
-- 
John B. Meaders, Jr.  1114 Camino La Costa #3083, Austin, TX  78752
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