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Comment on: DRUGS in AMERICA/ POVERTY in AMERICA

Bigthink — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:36:32 +0100

Its not the poor who tote handguns, not them who handle the drugs, it isn't a homeless man that drives a jaguar to every deal he makes, this is not a lower class problem. This is our problem, our generation, blame the government all you want, we did this, our society created this monster, it was one faze of our lives, but the market doesn't grow up and move on.

Comment on: DRUGS in AMERICA/ POVERTY in AMERICA

Bigthink — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:00:03 +0100

It has been clearly established that wars on nouns do not work, be it a war on crime, a war on poverty, a war on drugs or even a war on terror. There is far more success in wars on countries, you know where they are and so you can invade, occupy and declare victory over them.

The nouns are trickier, you need to be able to classify, what drugs are the bad ones? To what social factors do we attribute poverty? Is it merely the monetary factor or peoples access to medical care, education and so forth.

To reduce the problems associateed with poverty and drugs, governments need to put forward appropriate rehabilitation or work programs that are well funded and with clear objectives.

There are many programs here in Northern Territory Australia that are well meaning but incapable of achieving their aim because they do not have a clear objective or are inadequately funded.

Governments and community organisations (NGO's)working toward a common goal may have a chance to reduce the impact of drugs and poverty on the community as a whole.

The misuse of drugs and poverty will probably always exist, but there has to be organisations within the community that offer a way out to people willing to take up the opportunity.

Comment on: DRUGS in AMERICA/ POVERTY in AMERICA

Bigthink — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:20:51 +0100

It seems to me that a war on poverty would actually make a difference, and is much more necessary. It's not as if wealthy people are immune to drug abuse, and in fact they can more easily afford them, and pay their way out of fines and jail or prison. Poverty exists everywhere, but we can make it much less prevalent by helping people out. By giving them opportunities to make it out of the holes they're stuck in, they have more of a chance to make it. People are going to do drugs regardless of their social status, so why declare a war against them?

Comment on: DRUGS in AMERICA/ POVERTY in AMERICA

Bigthink — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:03:37 +0100

The war on drugs is worthless, Regan declared it how long ago? and yet I can still easily buy whatever i want at my high school, or find someone there who knows how to get it.

Comment on: DRUGS in AMERICA/ POVERTY in AMERICA

Bigthink — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 03:36:38 +0100

Well said, Merit. Poverty exists only as a societal counterbalance to wealth... without poverty, wealth would not exist and vice versa... Poverty really has nothing to do with drugs aside from the fact that those who are poverty-stricken would be more inclined to use drugs... if they could afford them.

Comment on: DRUGS in AMERICA/ POVERTY in AMERICA

Bigthink — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 02:52:49 +0100

my comment is similar to Merit's... but think about it.. you really think rich politicians would have a war on poverty? lol yeah and addicts think the drug war is a good idea too right?..
i could see it now.. some politician saying' we dont need a war on drugs we need more rich(and i mean rich,you see how much theyre spending on just advertising their 'campaigns') people like me'

Comment on: DRUGS in AMERICA/ POVERTY in AMERICA

Bigthink — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 02:33:33 +0100

Poverty does not exist because of laziness; poverty exists because, without it, there could be no wealthy, no ruling class, no feeling of superiority for those above teh common masses. When a man can work, all day every day, and still be sentenced to a life of poverty and a loss of hope, this is the only conclusion we can draw.
Also, what Drugs, exactly, are you talking about, Shores? Because those, like me, who are opposed to the war on drugs want to stop the use of Cocaine, Opiates, Amphetamines, and all other death drugs as much OR MORE than the government. WE use drugs responsibly, in the privacy of our homes or houses of worship, to aid in our growth;
Lastly, it seems a bit hypocritical to talk about making a war on drugs when drinking is still allowed; Alcohol poisoning kills thousands every year, and yet there has only been ONE reported case of an overdose of LSD, and NONE for marijuana or psilocybin mushrooms.

Comment on: DRUGS in AMERICA/ POVERTY in AMERICA

Bigthink — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 01:30:10 +0100

Poverty will always exist. As long as there are lazy people, poverty will exist.

Drugs will also always exist. Some see it as quick cash for little effort.

The difference between them is that drugs impair the safety of those who use them and those around them. There are deaths and murders all the time because of drugs so it is only natural to want to get rid of them.