Comments on: LEAP on Repeal Day

By: Fortuna Faveat | Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP). Know them!

Fortuna Faveat | Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP). Know them! — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:22:42 +0000

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By: Chris K.

Chris K. — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:52:50 +0000

F’ safe, F’ regulate. Drugs are bad. Its real simple. Do them at your own risk.

There, that is the most (it may even go to far) government should be involved in drugs.

By: Jason

Jason — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:35:11 +0000

Good luck.

By: Helmut O' Hooligan

Helmut O' Hooligan — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:50:45 +0000

#6 Anonymous: “Should it be easier to get Heroin than Zithromax (z-pak)?”

For drugs like marijuana/hashish and probably hallucinogens (shrooms, LSD, and ecstasy), it probably shouldn’t be any harder than picking up a 12 pack of Bud Light. These drugs aren’t known to be physiologically addictive. For “hard” drugs, you might need to have an over the counter type system, due to the risk of addiction and even sudden death. Whatever system we pursue, the goal should be to educate consumers and ensure that the drugs are safe (purity levels checked, no harmful “additives,” etc.) for consumption.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:06:32 +0000

While I like the idea of ending prohibition, I’m not sure I would want to buy drugs from a government licensed business… Should it be easier to get Heroin than Zithromax (z-pak)?

By: MacGregory

MacGregory — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:13:10 +0000

“However, these officers also know that, with few exceptions, they will be ridiculed or disciplined if they become too outspoken about their suspicions.”
Absolutely.
I was a lowly government official for several years and one thing I learned was to keep my mouth shut. If I were to express my opinions on this subject (my position allowed me easy access to the media), I would, at a minimum, be soon headed to the lab for a pee test. And since I was appointed by an elected official my job was in the balance as well.
I can only imagine the apprehension (active duty) police must have to expressing their opinion.

By: Helmut O' Hooligan

Helmut O' Hooligan — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:39:09 +0000

When the common foot soldiers begin to denounce the “war” as a farce, the population will take notice. Many, if not most, front line police officers know this policy is futile. However, these officers also know that, with few exceptions, they will be ridiculed or disciplined if they become too outspoken about their suspicions. One thing I learned growing up around the P.D., and studying to work in the field myself, is that many LEO’s believe they lost their first amendment rights the day they took their oaths. LEAP can help to turn the tide. Step by laborious step, we can end this counterproductive, stupid policy of strict prohibition. These changes would improve society, and lead to a very different style of policing. I have all the respect in the world for LEAP. In fact, I plan to start making contributions soon.

By: Chris K.

Chris K. — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:45:10 +0000

I’ve seen it before, but about 4/5 of the way through one of the speakers mentions the number “67 Billion Dollars” to fight the drug war.

There ladies and gentleman is the reason why drugs will forever be illegal. There’s too much money in fighting it. Cops get their cool toys, Prison owners get their 1000′s per prisoner. And politicians get their lobbied consent.

By: Nick T

Nick T — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:37:48 +0000

#1 Absolutely. This is where it starts. Some charismatic, no-shit-taking, former cops, laying out the numbers in black and white. I suppose reasonable people could still disagree with this, but this smakes it harder to throw out the same old BS about keeping streets safe, and looking out for the boys in blue.

By: Marty

Marty — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:05:30 +0000

these guys should be celebrated as true patriots! bravo.