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bullseyebarb · 30-11-2006, 11:53

No. And we should stop this insane "war on drugs." Prohibition never works. Just brings in the criminal element to promote the product. It would be far more cost effective to put resources into prevention and treatment programs. Presently, the government infringes on everyone's civil rights in an attempt to stop the flow of illegal drugs. In Atlanta this past week we had the spectacle of drug enforcement officers breaking down the door of some poor 92 year old lady because a "confidential informant" told the cops he had bought drugs at her house. The lady had no idea who these people were as they came crashing into her home. They were in plain clothes. I am sure she thought they were there to rob her. So she grabbed her gun and shot three of them.....although not fatally. However, they returned fire and killed her. There is going to be hell to pay for this. The "official" story has changed several times since the beginning of this week. The investigation continues.

30-11-2006, 11:53	#52
bullseyebarb Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia, U.S.A. Posts: 636 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 52	Re: Should a drug addict be given a regular fix by the NHS? No. And we should stop this insane "war on drugs." Prohibition never works. Just brings in the criminal element to promote the product. It would be far more cost effective to put resources into prevention and treatment programs. Presently, the government infringes on everyone's civil rights in an attempt to stop the flow of illegal drugs. In Atlanta this past week we had the spectacle of drug enforcement officers breaking down the door of some poor 92 year old lady because a "confidential informant" told the cops he had bought drugs at her house. The lady had no idea who these people were as they came crashing into her home. They were in plain clothes. I am sure she thought they were there to rob her. So she grabbed her gun and shot three of them.....although not fatally. However, they returned fire and killed her. There is going to be hell to pay for this. The "official" story has changed several times since the beginning of this week. The investigation continues.