Interesting information from Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership:
Wow 73% of murders with a firearm is gang related.Interesting information from Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership:
Or end the failed Prohibition 2.0 that hasn't been working for these last 50+ years. It is the cause of a huge proportion of the violence in our country, is the leading factor in "the land of the free" having the highest incarceration rate in the world, is crazy expensive, and there's little evidence that it actually makes us any more secure.Wow 73% of murders with a firearm is gang related.
So we crack down on gangs it should start dropping the firearm murder rate tremendously.
Or end the failed Prohibition 2.0 that hasn't been working for these last 50+ years. It is the cause of a huge proportion of the violence in our country, is the leading factor in "the land of the free" having the highest incarceration rate in the world, is crazy expensive, and there's little evidence that it actually makes us any more secure.
I'm not in favor of drug use, but at some point we have to admit that the war on drugs has been more destructive than the problem it was intended to solve.
I understand what you are saying. Legalize the drugs because druggies are going to do drugs no stopping that. However, gangs are violent and they brake laws that kill or seriously injury victims and one another. They should be punished for that severely. We need to get our heads out of our rear ends and bring back punishment that makes people not want to return to prison. Right now I have a buddy I served with in Federal prison he says it's a cake walk and by no means is it anything like the movies. He said most people actually live better in prison than they can on the streets and many prefer it so they don't care if they go back because they are taken better care of. He said he hs gained 30lbs because they feed you well in prison. He is writing a book about it and his time and what really goes on in prison. If state prisons are the same then things need to change to make it harder.Or end the failed Prohibition 2.0 that hasn't been working for these last 50+ years. It is the cause of a huge proportion of the violence in our country, is the leading factor in "the land of the free" having the highest incarceration rate in the world, is crazy expensive, and there's little evidence that it actually makes us any more secure.
I'm not in favor of drug use, but at some point we have to admit that the war on drugs has been more destructive than the problem it was intended to solve.
Or end the failed Prohibition 2.0 that hasn't been working for these last 50+ years. It is the cause of a huge proportion of the violence in our country, is the leading factor in "the land of the free" having the highest incarceration rate in the world, is crazy expensive, and there's little evidence that it actually makes us any more secure.
I'm not in favor of drug use, but at some point we have to admit that the war on drugs has been more destructive than the problem it was intended to solve.
Sure. But drugs are a primary source of funding for gangs. Take away the profit opportunity and you'll dramatically undercut the gangs.Gangs =/= Drugs
I don't think that discarding the First Amendment will be a precedent that works out well for all of us here.If they have gang affiliation, throw away the keys and never let them see the light of day again.
That isn't really my take on it.I understand what you are saying. Legalize the drugs because druggies are going to do drugs no stopping that.
Just my opinion, but I believe it`s insane to even entertain the notion of making illicit drugs legal. As bad as the druggies are now, at least a third of the country will be walking zombies if it`s legal for them to use. And just because drugs would be legal, it doesn`t mean the low-lifes wouldn`t still have to rob, murder, and steal to fund their addictions. Likely MORE so, because if legalized, and of course taxed, they`ll be even MORE expensive.I understand what you are saying. Legalize the drugs because druggies are going to do drugs no stopping that. However, gangs are violent and they brake laws that kill or seriously injury victims and one another. They should be punished for that severely. We need to get our heads out of our rear ends and bring back punishment that makes people not want to return to prison. Right now I have a buddy I served with in Federal prison he says it's a cake walk and by no means is it anything like the movies. He said most people actually live better in prison than they can on the streets and many prefer it so they don't care if they go back because they are taken better care of. He said he hs gained 30lbs because they feed you well in prison. He is writing a book about it and his time and what really goes on in prison. If state prisons are the same then things need to change to make it harder.
Forced hard labor beans, rice, bread and water for food only. Take away the weights, tv, books to read, newspapers, magazines, tobacco. Make it hell in there not club med. Medical only if it is absolutely needed, dental only pull teeth if needed. They live a better life than many law abiding citizens while in prison. Time to change it back to what it was in the 1800's.
Same argument the left uses as to why we all ought to be fine with unwed mothers, sexual perversion, teen moms, etc., but ultimately, ALL these things DO interfere with our freedoms because they`re a threat to the cohesion, the safety and security of the nation.That isn't really my take on it.
We have a right to self-defense because of the underlying principle that each person has authority over their own body. Nobody can do anything to you without your consent (with very limited exceptions). But the principle of bodily autonomy also leads me to the belief that people have the right to choose what they ingest. Until their action interferes with someone else's freedom, they should be free to choose for themselves.
Just my opinion, but I believe it`s insane to even entertain the notion of making illicit drugs legal. As bad as the druggies are now, at least a third of the country will be walking zombies if it`s legal for them to use. And just because drugs would be legal, it doesn`t mean the low-lifes wouldn`t still have to rob, murder, and steal to fund their addictions. Likely MORE so, because if legalized, and of course taxed, they`ll be even MORE expensive.
Same argument the left uses as to why we all ought to be fine with unwed mothers, sexual perversion, teen moms, etc., but ultimately, ALL these things DO interfere with our freedoms because they`re a threat to the cohesion, the safety and security of the nation.
But making it legally easier for them to remain in the state they are in does NOTHING to help, and only further ensures they`ll NEVER get out of that state.That is not what has happened other places. The part of the population that suffers addiction problems is a steady constant, andd all the laws in the world cannot change it.
Government has the legal authority, AND obligation I would add, to enact measures that preserve the security of the state. This libertarian view of "freedom" is flawed from it`s start. Freedom doesn`t mean any of us can do ANYTHING, and dare someone to stop us. Freedom comes with the responsibility to be a good citizen and contribute to the productivity and security of the state. You already KNOW this.What authority in the constitution do you use to enact this
Not my problem, nor yours for that matter.But making it legally easier for them to remain in the state they are in does NOTHING to help, and only further ensures they`ll NEVER get out of that state.
Why do you think that? Before there was a DEA many drugs considered illegal now were legal and a low percentage of the population used them. I believe if you make it legal it will take out the big money cartels and gangs fighting over them. It can be made by a reputable company and taxed like alcohol, tobacco, and in many states Cannabis. Tax it high enough to take care of the health problems it creates.Just my opinion, but I believe it`s insane to even entertain the notion of making illicit drugs legal. As bad as the druggies are now, at least a third of the country will be walking zombies if it`s legal for them to use. And just because drugs would be legal, it doesn`t mean the low-lifes wouldn`t still have to rob, murder, and steal to fund their addictions. Likely MORE so, because if legalized, and of course taxed, they`ll be even MORE expensive.