>Why aren't the Feds arresting drug dealers on every corner in a large scale operation first and foremost? Because they did, and it was a large reason our pris

>Why aren't the Feds arresting drug dealers on every corner in a large scale operation first and foremost? Because they did, and it was a large reason our prison population boomed. And...it didn't work. Read the article. >Drugs enable misery, poverty, overdoses and homicides No, drugs use is a respite for people in misery and poverty. It is a symptom not the underlying wound. I highly suggest taking a read of "Dignity" by Chris Arnande for a personal and expansive look at this. Though if you prefer academic articles the NIH has more papers on it then you can read in a lifetime and happy to link you to them. >I guess we all agree that drugs are obviously bad for society as a whole Hard disagree, and in fact you are actually in a small minority now in this position: https://news.gallup.com/poll/323582/support-legal-marijuana-inches-new-high.aspx https://news.gallup.com/poll/323582/support-legal-marijuana-...