'War on Drugs' Clock


	'War on Drugs' Clock

pokkets

9-14-2007 11:31 AM

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pokkets says:

The clock is running at the site. The money spent is rising at about $600 a second

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9-14-2007 12:21 PM

AtlLiberal

And what a waste of money and lives.

9-14-2007 11:07 PM

neochonetes

Did anyone ever say that we were practical or logical? It is a sorry state of affairs that puts us all at risk because of the enticement to people who want quick money and prestige.
This economic clock puts it all in perspective. Couldn't our country rehabilitate all the alcoholics in the world with that money?

9-15-2007 12:58 AM

skwirlinator

I thought we already lost that war?

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