The idea
You will never prevent abuse of hard drugs in the this country. The consequence levels of crime & anti social behaviour absorbs a huge amount of public funds.
Legalising & controlling drugs would decriminalise the drug industry & allow funds to be invested in support for addicts & research into addictive behaviour. If we did a deal with opium growers in Afghanistan we could defeat the Taliban over night & bring our troops home.
Why is it important?
To save money & lives & reduce crime & criminal gang activity.