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Originally Posted by jdulej
Yes, using policing to control drug availability and use has worked so well in the past (not!) let's waste a few more billion to get nowhere again.
Supply arrives to satisfy demand. There is really nothing you can do about it with police except lock up a few poor people who are immediately replaced with zero impact beyond needing more jails, spending a lot of tax dollars, and ruining a few lives.
The answer (not that it is easy or cheap or fast) is to figure out a way to control or manage demand.
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The reality is that criminals are mobile. They can easily move to areas that allow them to operate. There is actually a small percentage of our population that are regular criminals. I am a proponent of three strikes and you are out. It has never been allowed to function.
As far as crime throughout history society has been trying to prevent crime. Hangings, famously attracted pick pockets and so did application of the guillotine.
Drugs-we often get news about ultra strong drugs hitting the streets and killing people.
We then spend a fortune to track down and get them off the street. Is that rational?
Only the state can murder people?
I have more questions than more productive solutions.