Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
We should demand politicians reconsider 'war on drugs' - The Drum Opinion - Within 24 hours of the release of an eminent report urging an end to the 'war on drugs', discussion or debate on the issue had been killed. (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
We should demand politicians reconsider 'war on drugs' - The Drum Opinion - Within 24 hours of the release of an eminent report urging an end to the 'war on drugs', discussion or debate on the issue had been killed. (Australian Broadcasting Corporation):
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My thoughts
Prohibition of alcohol in the US led to the perfect environment for the mafia to flourish. Similarly, prohibition of drugs is giving succour to gangs and ethnic groupings to follow the established business model.
The drug business model relies on recruiting new consumers and vendors by offering samples and extending credit. The debt collection methods are usually more intensive than a lawyer's letter of demand.
The drug businesss needs to recruit large numbers of customers as customers tend to drop off (the twig).
The cycle needs to be interrupted by making the rewards for selling the product less. If the price is low (because of higher availability with less risk to vendors) then there is less incentive to get new customers and thus the problem is mitigated.
Further, those who do try the drugs will be better able to seek treatment as there will be less stigma about their use of the product.
'via Blog this'
My thoughts
Prohibition of alcohol in the US led to the perfect environment for the mafia to flourish. Similarly, prohibition of drugs is giving succour to gangs and ethnic groupings to follow the established business model.
The drug business model relies on recruiting new consumers and vendors by offering samples and extending credit. The debt collection methods are usually more intensive than a lawyer's letter of demand.
The drug businesss needs to recruit large numbers of customers as customers tend to drop off (the twig).
The cycle needs to be interrupted by making the rewards for selling the product less. If the price is low (because of higher availability with less risk to vendors) then there is less incentive to get new customers and thus the problem is mitigated.
Further, those who do try the drugs will be better able to seek treatment as there will be less stigma about their use of the product.
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Australian Story :: Penelope Dingle's Letters To Francine Scrayen
Australian Story :: Penelope Dingle's Letters To Francine Scrayen:
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Francine is a charlatan who preyed on a trusting person. Penelope's death was hastened by the activities of Scrayen who uses lawyers not doctors to approve of her treatments
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Francine is a charlatan who preyed on a trusting person. Penelope's death was hastened by the activities of Scrayen who uses lawyers not doctors to approve of her treatments
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
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Tuesday, May 24, 2011
My Review of Mainnav MG-600 Sports Cycling GPS Computer
Originally submitted at CELL Bikes
Good beginner level GPS cycling computer.
Great product
By @njptower from Melbourne on 5/24/2011
Pros: Durable, Easy to Read, Lightweight, Waterproof, Accurate
Best Uses: Commuting, Serious Training
Describe Yourself: Avid Cyclist
Was this a gift?: No
Brilliant pricing and functions, easy to use!
what more could I want?!
(legalese)
Monday, May 9, 2011
Dancing with the Stars
the overblown trollop and her "dad" have complained about her treatment from the judges
the couple (or is it a foursome when you include her augmented ässets") are publicity hounds of the worst order and will be lapping up the notoriety
the couple (or is it a foursome when you include her augmented ässets") are publicity hounds of the worst order and will be lapping up the notoriety
Saturday, September 4, 2010
The foundations of religion?
A Friend sent me this, I like it because it shows how irrational some beliefs can be
LIKE MONKEYS IN A CAGE:
Start with a cage containing five monkeys. Inside the cage, hang a banana on a string and place a set of stairs under it. Before long, a monkey will go to the stairs and start to climb towards the banana. As soon as he touches the stairs, spray all of the other monkeys with cold water. After a while, another monkey makes an attempt with the same result - all the other monkeys are sprayed with cold water. Pretty soon, when another monkey tries to climb the stairs, the other monkeys will try to prevent it.
Now, put away the cold water. Remove one monkey from the cage and replace it with a new one. The new monkey sees the banana and wants to climb the stairs. To his surprise and horror, all of the other monkeys attack him. After another attempt and attack, he knows that if he tries to climb the stairs, he will be assaulted.
Next, remove another of the original five monkeys and replace it with a new one. The newcomer goes to the stairs and is attacked. The previous newcomer takes part in the punishment with enthusiasm! Likewise, replace a third original monkey with a new one, then a fourth, then the fifth.
Every time the newest monkey takes to the stairs, he is attacked. Most of the monkeys that are beating him have no idea why they were not permitted to climb the stairs or why they are participating in the beating of the newest monkey.
After replacing all the original monkeys, none of the remaining monkeys have ever been sprayed with cold water. Nevertheless, no monkey ever again approaches the stairs to try for the banana.
Why not?
Because as far as they know that's the way it's always been done around here.
LIKE MONKEYS IN A CAGE:
Start with a cage containing five monkeys. Inside the cage, hang a banana on a string and place a set of stairs under it. Before long, a monkey will go to the stairs and start to climb towards the banana. As soon as he touches the stairs, spray all of the other monkeys with cold water. After a while, another monkey makes an attempt with the same result - all the other monkeys are sprayed with cold water. Pretty soon, when another monkey tries to climb the stairs, the other monkeys will try to prevent it.
Now, put away the cold water. Remove one monkey from the cage and replace it with a new one. The new monkey sees the banana and wants to climb the stairs. To his surprise and horror, all of the other monkeys attack him. After another attempt and attack, he knows that if he tries to climb the stairs, he will be assaulted.
Next, remove another of the original five monkeys and replace it with a new one. The newcomer goes to the stairs and is attacked. The previous newcomer takes part in the punishment with enthusiasm! Likewise, replace a third original monkey with a new one, then a fourth, then the fifth.
Every time the newest monkey takes to the stairs, he is attacked. Most of the monkeys that are beating him have no idea why they were not permitted to climb the stairs or why they are participating in the beating of the newest monkey.
After replacing all the original monkeys, none of the remaining monkeys have ever been sprayed with cold water. Nevertheless, no monkey ever again approaches the stairs to try for the banana.
Why not?
Because as far as they know that's the way it's always been done around here.
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