Argument for legalizing the adult use of cannabis was to stop the harm caused by disproportionate enforcement of drug laws in Black, Latino and other minority communities.
Argument for legalizing the adult use of cannabis was to stop the harm caused by disproportionate enforcement of drug laws in Black, Latino and other minority communities.
Part of full legalization includes adding resources for education and rehabilitation. We educate people so they are less likely to succumb. We remove stigmas that create barriers to people getting help with addiction, and then we help people.
Honestly, removing demand for crack would do more to shatter the supply.
I honestly think most people wouldn’t go for crack if power was more accessible and cheaper. Most crack users I’ve met in my life have either gotten there because they were from a place where powder wasn’t available, or because the cost of powder overwhelmed their financial ability.
Crack is a much better revenue source for dealers too, so it is often easier to find than powder cocaine unless you run in wealthier circles.