Synthesis Essay On War On Drugs
February 27th, 2012
Analytic Paper #3
“Although our war on drugs must be fortified with the best laws, enforcement efforts and resources, we would not be successful without your individual commitment to this cause.” -- Mel Carnahan Just say no? The legalization of drugs has been a huge issue in politics for an exceptionally long time. Many people believe that the legalization of drugs will allow the government to gain more control and therefore reducing crime on the streets. The idea that a state of freedom actually exists in America is hypocritically voided and nullified by our drug laws. Debates regarding drug legalization have divided our society. Whether one thinks that drugs should be banned or not solely depends on one’s influenced morality viewpoint. Why are drugs illegal? If we look at the most broad and common answer, drugs are illegal for our own protection and safety. However, we see many …show more content…
It is bad because it continues to fund the capitalization cycle in which most taxpayers suffer, but it can be a good thing as well because they could control the prices of the drugs and how much to tax them, thus reducing the demand for the drug due to the high prices. Therefore, the money could be delegated toward the improvement of other aspects of our society, such as the education system. Drug use has always been a major predicament for America to overcome. The banning of illegal drugs is reminiscent to the days of Prohibition in the 1920’s. For 13 years, the banning of alcohol in this country merely resulted in the rising of organized crimes. (White 2/10/12) Just like the prohibition on alcohol forced the practice of drinking to go merely underground and not completely banish as intended (ie through speakeasies), Marijuana, a popular street drug, is highly indulged in a discreet way because of present marijuana laws in place. This can only mean that the drug world is concealed yet
Analytic Paper #3
“Although our war on drugs must be fortified with the best laws, enforcement efforts and resources, we would not be successful without your individual commitment to this cause.” -- Mel Carnahan Just say no? The legalization of drugs has been a huge issue in politics for an exceptionally long time. Many people believe that the legalization of drugs will allow the government to gain more control and therefore reducing crime on the streets. The idea that a state of freedom actually exists in America is hypocritically voided and nullified by our drug laws. Debates regarding drug legalization have divided our society. Whether one thinks that drugs should be banned or not solely depends on one’s influenced morality viewpoint. Why are drugs illegal? If we look at the most broad and common answer, drugs are illegal for our own protection and safety. However, we see many …show more content…
It is bad because it continues to fund the capitalization cycle in which most taxpayers suffer, but it can be a good thing as well because they could control the prices of the drugs and how much to tax them, thus reducing the demand for the drug due to the high prices. Therefore, the money could be delegated toward the improvement of other aspects of our society, such as the education system. Drug use has always been a major predicament for America to overcome. The banning of illegal drugs is reminiscent to the days of Prohibition in the 1920’s. For 13 years, the banning of alcohol in this country merely resulted in the rising of organized crimes. (White 2/10/12) Just like the prohibition on alcohol forced the practice of drinking to go merely underground and not completely banish as intended (ie through speakeasies), Marijuana, a popular street drug, is highly indulged in a discreet way because of present marijuana laws in place. This can only mean that the drug world is concealed yet