Debatepoint: drug prohibition

'drug prohibition'

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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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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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by wikipedia on 2005-05-01 23:21:25

Non-drug-abusing members of society are sometimes harmed by this decrease of civil liberties. Sometimes, homes and other property are seized without any charges so it is likely that people who weren't using, selling, or making illegal drugs have been hurt by the War on Drugs. reference

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