In a free market, consumer goods are remarkably heterogeneous. We don’t just buy ketchup, we have to choose between regular, organic, reduced sugar, low sodium, and umpteen other variations. Just as importantly, we have to choose between Heinz, Hunts, Great Value, and other brands.”
Source: How Legal, Branded Heroin Would Make Drugs Safer | Mises Wire
Prohibition creates black markets and the deaths of innocent people throughout the country by the police hell bent on fighting this “war.” Despicable collateral damage. Where is the supposed compassion of our elected officials and judges?
“Nickoy Ellis was sentenced to five years in NJ state prison for charges including official misconduct, according to authorities.”
Source: Former NJ corrections officer smuggled drugs into prison, authorities say