Drug Czar Calls for End to "War on Drugs"

[Art Vandelay]

i just wonder why so many people think that the only thing holding hordes of citizens back from distributing or using hard drugs is the simple illegality of it. if you do feel that is the case, what are your thoughts on the potential for realistic education on drugs (as in, a bit deeper than "drugs are bad, m-kay?" and "just say no") helping to counteract the potential for interest? if more people were educated on the real affects on crystal meth, how many would want to try it?

I agree with this. Cigarettes are as available as ever, but the percentage of people who smoke is at an all-time low. It's not as if drugs would be on the shelf right next to the Snickers. Give everyone accurate information on the dangers and health risks, then let adults make the decision for themselves, like we do with other drugs.