The war on drugs is a political crusade that initially had good intentions, but with years of mismanagement and overspending translating to little results, the war has now turned into a useless and dangerous mess. The war on drugs has been lost, this verdict being apparent a number of years ago. Experimentation with Marijuana in America is at an all-time high; and while the government attempts to eliminate the supply of drugs by burning crops and raiding medical marijuana dispensaries, the truth of the matter remains that the accessibility of these drugs has completely undermined the governments futile attempts. Of the more henious attempts by the government to quell drug usage is this issue of raiding medical marijuana dispensaries. To hassle sick people, take their medicine, then put them in jail is the epitome of disgrace that this war has become. One of the biggest problems with the war on drugs is that although many consider the war a complete failure, the DEA has yet to change its message on the issue. Instead of trying new ways to combat drug usage like setting up health clinics or taxing the products, their mantra of "Drugs are bad, and we're gunna arrest you" has been their guideline.
Another big problem with the war on drugs is that it assumes that everyone involved, dealer or consumer, is a criminal. But the reality of the issue is that people turn to selling drugs out of necessity. This statement is supported during the scene where Robert Wakefield and Seth are prowling around the ghetto looking for Caroline. Seth tells Robert that the low incomes of people in the slums forces them to turn to the drug trade in order to make quick money to support their families. But the War on Drugs and the big whigs who run it fail to see this side of the story. They remain obssessed with the initial notion that drugs should be eliminated from society. With that said, their task is a futile one. The availability of drugs is in no way a reflection of the governments efforts to stop it. Already trillions of dollars have been spent on this unsuccessful and misguided war, a war that either needs to be halted or undergoe major redirection.
Another big problem with the war on drugs is that it assumes that everyone involved, dealer or consumer, is a criminal. But the reality of the issue is that people turn to selling drugs out of necessity. This statement is supported during the scene where Robert Wakefield and Seth are prowling around the ghetto looking for Caroline. Seth tells Robert that the low incomes of people in the slums forces them to turn to the drug trade in order to make quick money to support their families. But the War on Drugs and the big whigs who run it fail to see this side of the story. They remain obssessed with the initial notion that drugs should be eliminated from society. With that said, their task is a futile one. The availability of drugs is in no way a reflection of the governments efforts to stop it. Already trillions of dollars have been spent on this unsuccessful and misguided war, a war that either needs to be halted or undergoe major redirection.
Some excellent points--you point out that mismanagement and overspending have certainly created a tangled mess that has prevented any effectiveness.
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