Re:Alcohol 'more harmful than heroin'
by c3o on Monday November 01, 2010 @08:20AM
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Probably many would find something else, and that's a problem - but surely it can't be used as justification for not changing the policies.
Legalization should happen gradually and with some kind of amnesty outreach program. But even if not: Crime like robbery would likely spike, but unless gangs quickly find a replacement product that's in similarly high demand (if there was one, wouldn't they already be serving it?) I imagine cutting off their easiest source of income would fairly quickly reduce their power to attract new members, purchase weapons, etc.
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