Alcohol again

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 ADNAN wrote:

>>> I am not arguing that alcohol should be banned, but doesn't the

government also  prohibit pot and other drugs? Is that "oppressive and
intrusive extension of  government authority into the individual's private
affairs"? >>>

I wrote:

>> Yeah it is for some of us.  What it boils down to how liberal, moderate

or  conservative one is in these matters.  We vote accordingly. >>


Dave Gaban said:

> Except, that I don't recall ever being asked by the government whether I

wanted to vote or not on legalizing drugs, except in CA for medical
marijuana. Even after passing, the Feds threatened doctors with revocation
of their license
if they prescribed marijuana to a dying person. Oh yeah, the Feds hire many
folks to carry out the "war on drugs."  Too many federal jobs at risk.  How
long have "we" been fighting this "war" now?  If this was a conventional war
(real war), we would have thrown in the towel years ago.  I personally have
no use for drugs (currently illegal, that is), but hundreds of police
officers are killed every year fighting this war, but no ground is being
claimed.  The fact that drugs are illegal is not stoping anyone from using.
We could put gangs out of business, reduce drug related crime, quit wasting
money (and lives) on an unwinable war. >

I still say it has to come form the people.  Politicians generally will not
come out and say they're for legalizing drugs, because it would be political
suicide to do so.  Apparently, a majority of people still want to see the
government play hard ball when it comes to drugs. My instincts tell me that
most politicians will support whatever they perceive will get and keep them
in office.  It's a tough one to call Dave. I'm still sitting on the fence on
this issue.  I was a small time loan shark and drug dealer while I was
overseas in the service, and dabbled stateside as well.  I got pretty strung
out on downers and blew a lot of $$ on coke as well.  After doing time in
the State pen in Florida on another charge, I moved to Massachusetts in
order to get away from the easy drug access of my hometown.  It's worked for
me.  The stuff is not as plentiful, and I've been straight since '89.
Twelve or so years ago I would have completely agreed with your assessment.
Now, I'm not so sure.
GCC

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