Kudos to Jeffery A. Miron for his astute and pragmatic article.

An additional advantage to legalizing drugs is the negative impact such a move would have on organized crime. Daily we read about murders committed by rival drug gangs, cartels and others that profit from prohibition, particularly those operating in Colombia and Mexico.

Before these drug operatives further expand their influence in our communities (and they are already causing problems), the motivating force that drives them (i.e., money) needs to be redirected into the U.S. Treasury.

Elliott Swift, Treasure Island

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