Debatepoint: drug prohibition

'drug prohibition'

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oppose 50% · liberty

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by wikipedia on 2005-05-01 23:19:22

The War on Drugs has led to a decrease in civil liberties. Previously illegal searches and seizures, confiscations, wiretaps, and other police actions have been legitimized out of a desire to use them against drug smugglers or dealers. 1, 2, 3, 4

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oppose 0% · Re: liberty

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by wikipedia on 2005-05-01 23:19:45

This is true, but is worth it for the benefit of the health and safety of non-drug-abusing members of society.

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oppose 0% · Re: liberty

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by wikipedia on 2005-05-01 23:20:33

The curtailment of civil liberties does not make anyone healthier or more safe. Unfair police tactics currently used against drug dealers, traffickers, and users could be easily used against people of political, religious, or ethnic minorities.

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title: 'Re: liberty'
text: 'The curtailment of civil liberties does not make anyone healthier or more safe. Unfair police tactics currently used against drug dealers, traffickers, and users could be easily used against people of political, religious, or ethnic minorities.'
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date: 2005-05-01 23:20:33
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