I stand convinced that once the full extent of how much a blight the War on Drugs has been on society, it will be understood to be on par with slavery in terms of the harms it caused.
- Formation & militarization of inner-city gangs
- Decimation of property values in urban centers
- Fostering an environment where delaying gratification is disadvantageous
- Overdoses arising from inconsistencies in supply
- Price gouging leading to exorbitant prices driving users to crime
- Wild public misconception as to the dangers and effects of various substances.
- The establishment of authoritarian bureaucracies for control of distribution of substances.