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This 5 page paper examines America's war on drugs as a part of the popular culture. The war is discussed in various ways, inclusive of the idea that many facts proliferated by the war are just opinions. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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hallways of the school buildings around the nation. The war on drugs may be construed as a historical development as this is the first war that is not a real
physical war. Unlike the war on terrorism, the term war when used in this way--"war on drugs"--embraces the terminology to inspire action. It means that politicians are doing their jobs.
The people do not want drug addicted children. They want the politicians to do something. The politicians want to get elected. Nancy Reagan implemented a "Just say no" policy but
it was not enough. An all out war had to be waged and to some extent, it was the political climate that ignited a war that many say can never
be won. Sharpe & Spencer (2001) contend that drug policies actually create a black market that provides extraordinary profits for traffickers. This is proven by the fact that
drugs are sold in the United States for more than ten times their production cost (2001). The war on drugs in the United States is an action that to
many is futile and unfair. This harsh reality of locking up young people for essentially victimless crimes has sparked debate and prompted the creation of organizations. NORML (National Organization for
the Reform of Marijuana Laws) is perhaps the best known group that is against the war on drugs. Above all, it supports legalization of marijuana. Although pot is just one
of many illicit drugs that many feel need reform, the war on drugs continues. It begs for debate, but by and large, the political landscape is such that the laws
will likely remain. Why? The liberals are concerned with addiction and support addiction treatment and sympathy, but they do not want to see full legalization. The conservatives to some extent
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