Pubdate: Thu, 11 Apr 2002
Source: Northwest Florida Daily News (FL)
Copyright: 2002 Northwest Florida Daily News
Contact:  http://www.nwfdailynews.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/313
Author: Andrew Chapman
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v02/n692/a12.html?999

SAM THE DEALER

Being an independent, liberal, conservative Libertarian, I am 
compelled to comment on the letter from your reader in Palm Harbor 
("Not the solution," April 5) who believes that "pot" (I assume he 
means marijuana) should be legalized.

I, too, believe that the government should get out of the business of 
trying to stop the use of marijuana and get into the business of 
making a profit from its use.

However, I would like to see it taken one step further and include 
all other forms of illegal drugs. Like the ABC Liquor Stores, Uncle 
Sam could establish Euphoria Emporiums and make a bundle selling all 
the drugs they want to those inclined to buy.

I disagree with the writer that the revenues should be used to offer 
free drug treatment. It seems to me that if users can afford the 
habit, they also ought to be able to pay for the treatment. If they 
can't, then it seems an excellent way to purify the gene pool. Like a 
bus full of reporters plunging over a cliff, that would be a really 
good beginning.

ANDREW CHAPMAN

Fort Walton Beach
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