I don't think that the government has to go all the way to legalizing them. I do think, however, that the government should decriminalize drugs, much like Portugal did years ago. They had an epidemic that the 'war on drugs' wasn't winning. The tide turned once they decriminalized (not legalized - they still went after the dealers/importers) and spent more money in outreach and assistance programs.
If you are going to legalize something, my vote is for prostitution. Lots of good can come out of doing that IMO, including to help keep women safe, away from 'pimps' who will take their money and often forcibly get them hooked on drugs to keep them pliable, and a tonne of violence. Good for the 'johns' as well since you get everyone tested regularly for STDs and have certain rules. Spend the savings from policing this directed at human trafficking (which will still happen, unfortunately) and child prostitution (which will still happen as well, unfortunately), not to mention the dollars the government will generate from taxes.
I would support both happening asap.
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