WAR ON DRUGS IS FAILING

After reading the letter about the disposal of drugs confiscated by
the law, I want to express my desire to see these drugs legalized,
taxed and regulated just as liquor is and probably by the same
government branch. There is no reason whatsoever to prohibit the use
of these drugs. There is a reason to enforce the misbehavior of
individuals under the influence of drugs, just as individuals under
the influence of alcohol.

Now don't give me the sad story about the person that has sunk to such
a terrible state that we see occasionally. We see those that are in
this same predicament from the use of alcohol.

Legalizing the drugs would probably eliminate the use of drugs by a
lot of young people just because they are readily available and it is
not a challenge to get them. A youngster will do what is prohibited
just because it is prohibited.

These drugs were readily available when liquor was prohibited. Soon
after liquor was legalized the drugs became prohibited. Seems like
there was a need to k eep a lot of people working such as police,
lawyers, bondsmen, deputies, judges , FBI, DEA, ATF, CIA, ...

The very instant liquor became legal the bootlegger was put out of
business; he could not compete with the larger distilleries. By making
drugs available in regulated businesses, the drugs would be cheaper
and those that want them would not have to steal as much to cover
their needs.

Nat Little

Bastop, LA