[Bobalu]

I like Ann, I really do.

However, (I know this is unpopular here) legalization of drugs is the best answer to this problem.... I stand with Bill Buckley Jr on this matter!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTyucBinXnY

[Cvengr]

Mexico has already legalized drugs.

Has that made any significant dent on the street of the drug cartels?

(not a crease.)

[nopardons]

Two states have legalized POT; the problem is not only worse, but gangs are buying "legal pot" and shipping it all over the country and selling it at higher prices.

Legalizing ALL illicit substances will only make the problems FAR worse!

[j. earl carter]

I always wonder what exactly is meant by "legalization". Narcotics and amphetamines are already legal. You just have to get a physician to prescribe them to you.

Does it mean you want narcotics to be available over the counter without a prescription? Is it only heroin you want legalized or would you let people get the less powerful narcotics like codeine as well?

I don't think it's even possible to legalize heroin. No legitimate company would be willing to sell it. There would be far, far too much potential for liability and negative publicity.

[EQAndyBuzz]

“However, (I know this is unpopular here) legalization of drugs is the best answer to this problem.... I stand with Bill Buckley Jr on this matter!”

I lean in a different direction. Smuggling becomes a federal crime punishable by life in prison. I don’t care if it’s drugs, people, ivory, whatever. And if you are caught with a weapon it becomes a capital offense.