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To: seanmerc
The government can only do so much. The American people must choose not to use illegal drugs. However, that doesn't mean the government should sit back and watch as a flood of illegal drugs washes over our borders. What would you propose?

...that the government decriminalize and tax so-called "illegal" substances, just as it does with alcohol. And, that if a person wants to destroy his/her life with drugs (or alcohol), let them...turn them away from free medical treatment, let them die homeless if they choose. Strong anti-drug laws have only made narcotics more expensive, made dealers rich and boosted crime rates as addicts resort to theft and robbery, etc.
I would have no problem with every employer conducting random drug screenings through urinalysis as I believe in capitalistic enterprise and ownership rights of property. I would urge that citizens arm themselves with firearms to protect their property and valuables.
But I also respect your right to live your own lifestyle and what you do behind your doors is your business, and not mine or the governments' as long as it does not infringe upon the rights of some else (minor child, someone held against their will, etc.)
IOW, I would like to see America be the America of the West circa 1870s when people took care of themselves and their families, helped their neighbors in need, enforced sanity and law with six-guns and a rope, and happily prospered by the sweat of their brow.

134 posted on 09/26/2006 8:38:23 AM PDT by meandog (While Bush will never fill them, Clinton isn't fit to even lick the soles of Reagan's shoes!)
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To: meandog

Sorry, that's just crazy.


144 posted on 09/26/2006 8:51:02 AM PDT by seanmerc
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