LEGALIZED DRUGS WOULD PAY OFF OUR DEBT, REDUCE CRIME

Drugs have been in use for centuries by many people both in the arts
and other phases of life. Persons who want to use drugs will find a
source, sometimes not a reliable source that is common knowledge.
Let's give them a controlled source and reap the benefits.

During prohibition, the "rum runners" were no different from the
"drug runners" of today. They all made millions at the expense of others.

If we legalize drugs, we could tax it the way we tax cigarettes, wine
and liquor. The tax money could be used to pay off our debt. Just think.

It would certainly reduce crime (robberies, murders, etc.).

Reduce jail occupancy.

Prevent "Drug Wars."

Prevent the death of our children by removing the mystique from the drugs.

We could treat drugs as we do alcohol. No driving while under the
influence. Why permit "the scum" to reap the benefits while the
law-abiding people have the grief?

Marie Selk, Port St. Lucie