The Drug War: An Irrational Crusade

Tags: Big Government, Law, The Police State

06/07/2023 Donavan Lingerfelt

The drug war of the last half century has incarcerated millions and created havoc. What it hasn’t done is eliminate people using drugs without government permission.

Original Article: “The Drug War: An Irrational Crusade”

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