Question Posed

In response to the question asked by Anonymous in the post below, I have considered the option of legalizing meth and taxing it to fund rehab programs. To answer that, I look at the two legal drugs in the United States that are heavily taxed - tobacco and alcohol - and point to the innumerable deaths that have been contributed to by each. Lung cancer, drunk driving accidents, liver disease, mouth cancers, etc.

I realize that the end result of life is death, and pointing out causes of death stemming from a particular product or industry does not necessarily mean it should be illegal. How many people die each year from automobile accidents where alcohol or cell phones are not contributing factors. Tiredness, changing the station on the radio, or just another random distraction inside or outisde of the vehicle are all causes of accidents.

Essentially, there are so many issues that tie together that there, unfortunately, is no simple solution to any of these problems. Personal accountability and responsibility only go so far, especially if one loses control of their life because of an addiction.

Thanks for the links.