Re: Why the war on drugs will never be won
Without agreeing or disagreeing with your conclusion, I think it's a stretch to equate the 24.7% and the 500,000. Just because there are 25% fewer criminals (and, I assume, 25% fewer crimes being prosecuted, policed, etc.) does not mean 25% of the workers in this field (all of the occupations you listed) would no longer be needed.
That didn't come out quite how I want it, but I can try to elaborate if you want. Feel free to try to convince me otherwise too.
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