Millions of people in the U.S and in surrounding countries are effected by drugs. The U.S (along with Australia) is the country with the highest drug related deaths. However, it is not only the abuser that is effected, it is their friends and family as well. Various organizations address drug related issues and laws, such as, International Narcotics, Health and Human Services, National Institute on Drug Abuse, and U.S Drug Enforcement Administration. Though many of these organizations strive to improve the nation's drug problem, not much results are visible. In the words of Albert Einstein, "For nothing is more destructive of respect for the government and the law of the land that passing laws which cannot be enforced." This may be true, which is why we are in desperate need of change.
Drugs Regulation and the law enforcement surrounding them has become largely more present and effective since 1979 (when drug use reached its peak). But at the same time drug trafficking and underground drug trade is increasing every year. Not only has it become easier to receive illegal drugs through this illegal manner but also through unauthorized websites online.
There are many different views among the candidates on how to reduce the growing drug problems and how to deal with those with drug offenses. Lets explore the facts, their views on how to handle this phenomenon and their critics' views as well.
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Isn't it a little naive to say that there are not visible results to the so called "War on Drugs"? Think about the decrease in proliferation of lysergic acid dithylamide since the 1960s. LSD creation and distribution has been decreased to the point where the DEA believes that there are only six LSD labs operating in the United States. It seems to me that by removing drugs from being made is a visible result.
I feel very strongly about the United States War on Drugs. It is in dire need of change. Its enforcement is racist and classist, as are some of the individual laws that accompany the War on Drugs (although less directly). The policies concerning Crack Cocaine v. Powder Cocaine are a few of the best examples of racism within this "war." It focuses on the small time dealers rather than the real issues. Something must change.
I see the way the drug trade and wars work by watching movies. I am going to assume that the movies are fairly accurate when it comes down to the way most of the drug systems work. It is amazing to see how easily the drugs can enter and leave without an authoritative interference. Like r.c. I am not very educated on all the laws and serious issues around the world but if hollywood is able to make movies about if then it seems like its a pretty big deal.
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