You also stated that you believe in the death penalty for those who commit heinous crimes, so which it it?

I understand your confusion, Laurel. It seems like a contradiction, but let me clarify. The key here is the nature and impact of the crime. Heinous crimes that I referred to are ones that involve direct harm or death to individuals, like murder or terrorism. Drug trafficking, while harmful and destructive, is a complex issue intertwined with societal factors like poverty, lack of education, and addiction, which need to be addressed holistically.

Historically, countries like Portugal decriminalized all drugs in 2001, focusing more on treating drug use as a public health issue rather than a…  Read more criminal one. This approach has led to significant reductions in drug-related deaths and HIV infection rates.

So, it's not about allowing or disallowing the death penalty in a blanket manner but about assessing the most effective and humane response to different types of crimes.

What do you think about the approach of treating drug use as a public health issue rather than a criminal one?