Another reason for legalization is that drug laws are worse than drugs. The War on Drugs is expensive. Drug prohibition, just like alcohol prohibition, has lead to a black market and increased the power of gangsters. According to FBI data, one out of three robberies and burglaries is committed to obtain money for high-priced, black market drugs. Innocent children and police officers are often caught in the crossfire.
Prohibition enriches gangsters.
As recent news stories show, drug prohibition corrupts police. Drug profits often tempt public servants to become criminals themselves. Drug laws frighten people away from admitting they have a problem and seeking treatment. Many American AIDS cases are traceable to the sharing of infected needles by drug users. Drug laws jeopardize our freedom.