--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: That's what I hate about the war on…" description: "\"That's what I hate about the war on drugs. All day long we see those commercials: \"Here's your brain, here's your brain on drugs\", \"Just Say No\", \"Why ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1d7/bill-hicks-970_brain_that-s-what-i-hate-about-the-war-on-drug_2826763.jpg" --- # That's what I hate about the war on drugs. All day long we… ![“That's what I hate about the war on drugs. All day long we see those commercials: "Here's your brain, here's your brain on drugs", "Just Say No", "Why do you think they call it dope?" … And then the next commercial is [singing] "This Bud's for yooouuuu." C'mon, everybody, let's be hypocritical…” quote by Bill Hicks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1d7/bill-hicks-970_brain_that-s-what-i-hate-about-the-war-on-drug_2826763.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1d7/bill-hicks-970_brain_that-s-what-i-hate-about-the-war-on-drug_2826763.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1d7/bill-hicks-970_brain_that-s-what-i-hate-about-the-war-on-drug_2826763.jpg) > “That's what I hate about the war on drugs. All day long we see those commercials: "Here's your brain, here's your brain on drugs", "Just Say No", "Why do you think they call it dope?" … And then the next commercial is \[singing\] "This Bud's for yooouuuu." C'mon, everybody, let's be hypocritical bastards. It's okay to drink your drug. We meant those other drugs. Those untaxed drugs. Those are the ones that are bad for you.” [Bill Hicks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/bill-hicks/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He criticizes the hypocrisy of drug policies that criminalize some substances while allowing others, highlighting contradictory messaging and societal double standards. **In simple terms:** Drug policy hypocrisy is exposed. Key Takeaway Question double standards in drug laws. Themes hypocrisy policy health society Mood ironic critical satirical Type commentary humorous When to use this quote - public health campaigns - legislative debates - personal choices - advertising strategies Key Concepts addiction regulation media influence Questions to Reflect On - How do cultural messages shape drug perception? - What reforms could reduce hypocrisy? 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