[lbo-talk] Big rise in cannabis factories

[John Thornton]

Wojtek Sokolowski wrote:
> http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7933630.stm
>
> [WS:]  Why don't they legalize the stuff?  It would make perfect sense from a capitalist point of view, it would increase both profits and state revenue just as alcohol and tobacco sales do.)  So if it is not capitalism, then what?
>
> Wojtek

More than just control but very selective control.
The punishments can range from a few hours of community service and a 
small fine to hard prison time.
Drug laws give a lot of latitude so the right persons can be harshly 
punished while others are handled with kid gloves.
I know this is true for most of the justice system but drug laws seem 
tailor made for the task.

John Thornton