Most Americans want to feel safe at home, and when they are out in the streets. This security everyone dreams of is hardly ever a reality. One reason why we live in fear is because of the many problems that arise as a result of drug use. The drug problem that our country is facing is bringing violence and addiction to many people. Large amounts of crime result from drug use. Drug addicts have few resources to slowly diminish their habit, and their lives slowly worsen. The government has tried for years to battle this enormous problem. Attempts at winning this war on drugs have had little success. Law enforcement has little effect, and it alone cannot defeat the giant problems that come with drug use in America. It is time that we consider a new option to minimize the negative effects of drug use. A logical solution to this problem is the legalization of illegal drugs.
An example of a failed solution to a substance problem is a piece of history. In the 1920's, alcohol was made illegal by Prohibition. What resulted was a large outbreak of organized crime. This new organized crime created a series of problems. Criminals jumped at the chance to supply the demand for liquor. The streets became stages for violence. Large amounts of unlawful money bribed law enforcement and court officials. Non-regulated liquor that criminals made crippled or even killed the people who consumed them. When Americans saw what Prohibition was doing, they supported its repeal. Prohibition was officially repealed in 1933. After repeal, most states legalized liquor and the criminal gangs were out of the liquor business (Le Moult 33). Prohibition failed to accomplish its goal to eliminate the problems of alcohol use. This part of history shows that total restriction of a substance cannot prevent its use or the harmful results of its presence.
A helpful aspect of the legalization of drugs is the effect it would have on the nation's economy.
All recreational drugs should be legalized. ... If drugs were legalized, all drug-related crimes would end. ... If drugs were legalized, drug-related careers would not exist. ... If drugs were legalized, many things would change. ... Legalizing drugs has many positive consequences. ...
The case for legalization of drugs is not to encourage the use of drugs but to provide a more effective means of dealing with the societal effects of drug abuse. ... People argue that legalization would encourage the use and abuse of drugs and would make the present situation worse. Those against legalization are rooted in the belief that legalization would corrupt our society and destroy our moral values. ... The counter to the opponents view is that legalization is not encourage or condoning the use of drugs and that a transition to legalization should be accompanied by a campaign to disco...
He sees that legalizing drugs would be economically sound. ... I do not agree with the idea of drug legalization. ... Furthermore, drug legalization is not as cost-effective as Szasz alleges. ... Drug legalization makes sense because it is more economical. ... Other nations have tried to legalize drugs and they have failed. ...
Drug Legalization What are you"re views on the legalization of drugs? ... Quoted from the book, The Case for Legalizing drugs. ... Drug legalization would lead to increased drug abuse. ... Another benefit to legalizing drugs would be a liberation of resources wasted on the drug war. ... The economy would benefit from the legalization of drugs. ...
Drugs: Should Be Legalized Our societies are decaying due to an incessant war against drugs. ... Legalization is an option that should be heavily considered. ... Legalization of drugs will stop an enormous number of deaths and crimes. ... Legalizing Drugs would increase our economy's revenue. ... In conclusion, legalization of drugs will definitely stop an enormous number of deaths, will eliminate the sorts of crimes, bringing back security, harmony and peace to societies. ...
Violent crimes will go down if drugs are legalized. ... The distribution of legalized drugs will not work. ... When the government legalizes drugs why don't we just legalize murderer, rape, and robbery? ... I know that legalizing drugs is not the answer to the war on drugs. ... Legalizing hard drugs is not the answer and never should be....
General Purpose: To persuade the class Specific Purpose: To persuade the class in supporting the legalization of drugs. ... All you in here think about it, if drugs were legal tomorrow would you suddenly become a frequent drug user? ... (show visual) BENEFITS: By legalizing drugs there will be no need for drug dealers and with drugs legalized price will go down because we all know that to get your hands on something that is illegal costs way more than it should because its illegal. ... People wont be getting shot over drug deals or drug turfs. ... By legalizing drugs our country ...
I am here to convince you why we should legalize drugs in America. ... Legalizing drugs would put and end to prison overcrowding which is huge problem in our society today. ... The organized crime system would be heavily crippled if drugs were to be legalized. ... Legalizing drugs would be the greatest improvement of this country. ... Most of our problems would be solved if drugs were legalized. ...
Since drug legalization is the topic of this essay let us focus on alternatives to the "War on Drugs". One possibility for controlling drug abuse is to legalize illegal drugs. ... Legalizing drugs is a viable alternative to the current policy on drugs in America. ... Should drugs be legalized, we can expect several immediate results. ... Legalization restores our right to use drugs responsibly to change the way we think and feel. ...
