> It has all to do with communities breaking down and social relations deteriorating. > I'd bet you a lot of money that the problem there is much much smaller

> It has all to do with communities breaking down and social relations deteriorating. > I'd bet you a lot of money that the problem there is much much smaller than in the US. They have their own problems though. No society is without problems. So what is your point? You're saying community in the US is breaking down, and that's causing drug problems? How do you suggest the US deals with its larger drug problems than Japan that are caused by communities breaking down and social relations deteriorating, if not by dealing with its drug laws?