Quote Originally Posted by thir View Post

So, would it be a good idea to legalize drugs in more countries, in an attempt to handle the problem and also free police resources for other things, or would it make it worse?

Yes all drugs should be legalized period.

Good luck getting it passed in the USA. The law enforcement and corrections people and corporations who back them will have a hissy because it removes revenue from what they collect and removes a purpose for their existence.

Would it be a good idea to legalize trading drugs, in order to stop the drug overlords and their power and influence in many countries and free police resources for other things, or would it make the problems worse?
Legalize and tax it across the board.