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25 years ago in reason.


"None of the arguments currently advanced in support of drug laws played more than a minor role in initiating prohibition. Prohibition was almost solely the result of antipathy towards specific groups--minorities--associated with drug use."

--Michael Monson, "The Dirty Little Secret Behind Our Drug Laws"

"The bobcat bobcat: see lynx.
bobcat

Bobtailed, long-legged North American cat (Lynx rufus) found in forests and deserts from southern Canada to southern Mexico. It is a close relative of the lynx and caracal.
 holds the distinction of having one governmental agency, The Endangered Species endangered species, any plant or animal species whose ability to survive and reproduce has been jeopardized by human activities. In 1999 the U.S. government, in accordance with the U.S.  Scientific Authority, trying to protect it; while another, the Interior Department's Predator predator

an animal that derives its life support by predation.
 Control Program, is trying to kill it."

--Dick Bjornseth, "Sane Environmentalism environmentalism, movement to protect the quality and continuity of life through conservation of natural resources, prevention of pollution, and control of land use. "

"For eight years Republican presidents presided over, and in large part approved, massive increases in spending and regulation. And this year the Republicans advocate significant new government spending Government spending or government expenditure consists of government purchases, which can be financed by seigniorage, taxes, or government borrowing. It is considered to be one of the major components of gross domestic product.  on defense and veterans' programs, rental housing construction, drug enforcements, transportation, an unemployment 'safety-net,' water projects, and the arts and humanities."

--Doug Bandow, "How Right Is Reagan?"
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