by Carolyn C. Gargaro

About the author: Carolyn C. Gargaro is a web designer and marketing specialist as well as a prolific writer on conservative issues.

It seems as if the cry of “legalize drugs!” is being heard everywhere from liberals as well as conservatives. Some people argue that legalizing drugs is the only way to “win” the drug war. I agree that drug enforcement does place a burden on us. Economic resources are used up that could be used elsewhere. But the consequences of legalizing drugs would make an already large problem completely out of control. If one examines the arguments behind drug legalization, it becomes apparent that legalizing drugs won’t solve any of our nation’s drug problems.

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