The Legislatively-Induced Violence of the Drug War

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In terms of money and power, the Drug War is the State's Golden Goose, and the sheer number of fingers in the pot (no pun intended) may preclude any real course toward ending this ridiculous practice. We will be subjected to the most elaborate dog and pony show to maintain the delusion that the Drug War is a success and that the policy is imminently necessary. The State will not relinquish its hold on our wallets or our liberties so easily. If we cherish liberty, and wish it upon our progeny, then we must permanently consign Prohibition to the dustbin of blood-soaked, failed ideas. The attempt to impose such a Carthaginian Peace is unworthy of a free society and should be recognized as such.
-Shane Smith

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