War on Drugs means big bucks for some

Depending on who you ask, the war on drugs is seen from anything as a failure to a profitable business. According to some South American companies, the US drug policy is responsible for cartel violence. Many are lobbying for the US to keep marijuana illegal because they feel that permitting the plant would not be good business. The private prison industry banks off illegal marijuana, however, and in 2010 nearly half of all drug arrests were weed-related. Mike Riggs, associate editor for Reason Magazine, joins us with his take on the war on drugs.

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[Dan Herrera]

If cannabis was legalized, then private prisons WILL go out of business!

[blackhog42]

Poor attitude my friend, it's imperative we have hope for Ron Paul getting in office. If they assassinate him, it will only strengthen the movement thousandfold. I agree that it's ultimately up to the individuals, but having a leader like Ron Paul is absolutely necessary, we need to end this criminal faction that's taken over the US govt. Btw, spread the word, Cannabis kills cancer!!!

[ClayUsvi]

not so much, they would definetly be hurt. but im sure it wouldnt take long for them to lobby for something else to have a war on... say..... immigration.

[Thomas Fruge]

Totally agree!

[WeAskThePeople]

LOVE of money is the root of all EVIL

[Tom L.]

Totally agree!!!!

[blackhog42]

The "war on drugs" isn't a war, it's a method of population control and it's a money making machine for the police and private prison system. Those in control want more police, more homeland security, more TSA... so they create events to make it seem as though they are necessary for our "safety".... well we're tired of them jamming all this security up our asses, the police state is here and us American's didn't choose it, it was forced upon us.

[Edward Davis]

to many druged out americans

[Sally Long]

yes because Mitt Romney is supporting/going to legalize drugs.

[LetsTalkPolitix]

What about the banks that launder with impunity?

[Thryfte]

The fuck?? Obama has said he's cool with a Debate for Marijuana... He's been saying that for like 5 years now.... I haven't found a good marijuana debate that included him, I've only seen him laugh at the subject... Don't revote him please.