England UK

JAF wrote:

> On Wed, 02 Aug 2006 06:48:04 GMT, Jasbird <Jasbird@houdini.com> wrote:
>
>> they want to keep prohibition because they believe they can
>> reduce drug use or because they see reform as impractical
>
> Or because the only thing that matter is power.
> Politics isn't about helping people, protecting them, or making their
> lifes better, it's about power.
> Elections aren't fought to implement policies, they're fought to gain
> power.

... and power is

1. a beacon around which to rally all possible support,

2. a club with which to bludgeon your enemies (and the enemies of your
suporters), and

3. a whip (and chains) with which to enslave friends and enemies alike for
fun and profit.