Cocaine; its Place in Society. The Democratically Correct View.

?I have seen what I call London's dark underbelly. What I mean by that is the things that most people don’t really get the opportunity to see. What most would regard as the criminal or the not-so-nice side of London. When I say that most don’t see I mean that you may see but might not take notice of what your actions have a direct hand in. For example, everyone that does cocaine fuels everything from human trafficking to the exploitation of many professionals and families. The result of which fundamentally corrupts our system. It undermines The Law. But the prevalence of this illustrates that perhaps The Law is wrong and is not in the interest of society. I myself have witnessed deals of over a kilo of class-A substances and on one occasion interrupted a massive cocaine deal on a football match day that may have resulted in some of the problems I found myself facing. But in my defence, I saw some individuals that I remember from a different police force.?

I thought that perhaps in the interest of, not only the people involved but the much wider community that do enjoy indulging in this particular habit that it was best to warn them. My actions may have resulted in many going without but perhaps saving someone that is higher up in the so-called food chain. Someone that understands the system but also the sense of respect that is needed in that industry. Coupled with the potential dangers that are associated with any valuable commodity.?

This may have led to me being cast aside from many and left me in a bit of a bad situation I believe I did the right thing not only the individuals involved but the rest of that community. The problems arise when there is someone arrested or put away that is not necessarily a big player but is key to the operation. When these people are not able to continue to provide this service is when problems arise as there is somewhat of a void. This causes a power struggle or worse people that don’t fully understand the system. I would say ‘unqualified’ people with a lack of the rationale behind the traditions. A lack of respect and correct conduct that was previously established. It is not an easy job or position to hold. It can take years to learn the trade and establish the reputation necessary to be successful.?

Running this type of industry correctly is a tall order and I believe is not one that should be frowned upon, quite the opposite in fact. The level of business acumen required is actually something that gets somewhat overlooked by the casual or even many frequent users of the service. It’s worth noting that there are an astounding number of these users. Not only that but why is it illegal in the first place? When contact lenses were first invented cocaine was used to numb the eyes before the application of the contact lens which was made from the ground bottoms of test tubes. The result of using cocaine was that they could only be worn for around 20 minutes. But going back to my point I believe there is no reason that it is illegal.?

The effects of legalising cocaine along with other substances the likes of cannabis and methamphetamines along with steroids and rest would bring this previously unaccounted-for market into scope. It would enable financial markets to be able to include a lot more of the market and create better forecasts coupled with potentially creating a fairer tax system. VAT may reduce to 17.5% again or not and just a better standard of living. It would also inspire a more understanding society. A society where you aren’t cast out or isolated because you simply like to indulge in a substance. If you choose to be one of these people or end up falling into the pitfall of dependence or addiction you can’t function in society. The Law prevents you from living at home, travelling anywhere, engaging in work, socialising, or any activity. The fact it's illegal to possess means you are at the mercy of the police force that sees The Law as their duty to uphold.?

In this scenario, The Law is clearly wrong. It is undemocratic. Not in the interest of the people. So I would argue that the arrest of that individual that I warned above would be undemocratic and not in the interest of society but rather its detriment.

So if you do indulge in any of those substances I believe you are still a value to society and there is no reason whatsoever that can be substantiated to support the abuse of potentially vulnerable people by the police serving a section of Law that has only stood since 1971 and enforced since 1973. Why before that date did people, that are still part of our society have the opportunity to indulge much as people today wish to, legally? This is yet another reason that supports the notion that we should legalise drugs. Or do you suggest that these people that could indulge before are not equal to people of today??

Legalising or declassifying illicit substances would not only reduce crime by default but create a series of regulations. A fair better support network for substance users, the likes of which, already exist in society. Often hold high functioning; respected; influential positions.?

We must understand that just because a decision was made half a century ago shouldn’t dictate how we live our lives today simply because it is written into Law. We must understand that The Law can and is wrong on many accounts. It like anything does need reform or correction when it is incorrect. Otherwise, we undermine the very core value of democracy. ?