Children Quote by L. Neil Smith
“Repealing drug laws would remove the risks involved with producing and distributing drugs, bringing 'street prices' crashing down (it's estimated that a 'spoon' of heroin would cost about a quarter in the free market), thereby eradicating any incentive that criminals might have to compete with legitimate businesses, and greatly reducing if not eliminating altogether any economic reason to 'push' drugs on children.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Case for Legalizing Drugs, 1995
Legalizing drugs would lower street prices, removing profit motives for criminals and reducing the economic incentive to sell to youths.
In simple terms: Legal drugs cut prices and criminal profit.
Key Takeaway
Consider the broader social impacts of drug policy.
Themes
economics
public policy
crime prevention
Mood
analytical
cautious
Type
policy
economic
When to use this quote
- government regulation
- community health
- law enforcement
- education programs
Key Concepts
market dynamics
harm reduction
youth protection
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards are needed to prevent increased use?
- Can alternative economic incentives replace drug markets?
A Different Perspective
Price drops could increase consumption and health risks.
