Nope. The reasoning is that continued use of this policy will convince possible ...

newt0311 on March 9, 2009 | parent | context | favorite | on: How to stop the drug wars

Nope. The reasoning is that continued use of this policy will convince possible dealers that the action is not worth the effort. Econ 101. If you want to reduce some activity, increase the costs of engaging in it. That is exactly what this does.