Gil Kerlikowske, former Seattle police chief and the Obama Administration's new drug czar, wants to take the war out of "war on drugs." In his first interview since being confirmed to lead the Office of National Drug Control Policy, Kerlikowske tells the Wall Street Journal that he wants to banish the idea the U.S. is fighting a "war on drugs" and favors treatment to imprisonment in trying to reduce drug use. He says the slogan's analogy has actually been a barrier in dealing with the nation's drug issues. "We're not at war with people in this country," he said. His comments signal the Obama Administration will likely follow a more moderate and possibly more controversial stance on the nation's drug problems.
Former Police "Figurehead" Gil Kerlikowske wants to end the war on drugs. What you haven't heard is he wants to open up the war on Police. Espescially those that enforce the law or use "reasonable" force in defending themselves. Oh year and he plans to open the GK House for misunderstood drug addicts.
I just love garbage posts by idiots like Skyfan, just goes to show who God forgot to give brains to.
Its been very clear for a long time that the "war on drugs" has failed. The money spent could be put to better use toward treatment and health care intead of tying up our system with a bunch of pot smokers. Over in Europe decriminalzation and legalization have proven that the appeal goes away for alot when one can obtain and do drugs regularly. Part of the appeal for the populace is the taboo. If minor things are leagalized they can be taxed (what an idea with budget deficits) and it will cut down on gang violence and black market activity. Pot especially, hemp is more sustainable than trees and is only illeagal because of the timber industry lobbiests after prohibiton was repealled in the 30's.
Probably thirty or fourty years ago I took a few drags on a cigarette and decided it wasn't for me. About that time, I went to a party, took a toke on whacky tobaccy, and decided the same thing. Eventually I even quit alcohol because I didn't like being embarrassed by what I could remember after sobering up.
I haven't missed any of them for about forty years now. It didn't take a war to convince me. Am I the only one who came to this decision? Probably not. Maybe Mr. Kerlikowske had a similar experience. A little faith in American intelligence may do more than a war.