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NaCl H2O · 12-01-2004, 11:00 AM

Another vote for legalization here.... This quote is from an excellent article on the failings of alcohol prohibition. Almost all of it can be applied to marijuana prohibition.

http://www.cato.org/pubs/pas/pa-157.html

"Although consumption of alcohol fell at the beginning of Prohibition, it subsequently increased. Alcohol became more dangerous to consume; crime increased and became "organized"; the court and prison systems were stretched to the breaking point; and corruption of public officials was rampant. No measurable gains were made in productivity or reduced absenteeism. Prohibition removed a significant source of tax revenue and greatly increased government spending."

12-01-2004, 11:00 AM	#54
NaCl H2O Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: SE Mass Posts: 194	Another vote for legalization here.... This quote is from an excellent article on the failings of alcohol prohibition. Almost all of it can be applied to marijuana prohibition. http://www.cato.org/pubs/pas/pa-157.html "Although consumption of alcohol fell at the beginning of Prohibition, it subsequently increased. Alcohol became more dangerous to consume; crime increased and became "organized"; the court and prison systems were stretched to the breaking point; and corruption of public officials was rampant. No measurable gains were made in productivity or reduced absenteeism. Prohibition removed a significant source of tax revenue and greatly increased government spending."