i want it legalized largely b/c i understand that criminalizing the drug has not eradicated the desire for ppl to use the drug. ppl will always want to use heroin. it is never going away.

and if legal i don't expect more ppl will use it. i think ppl don't use heroin today not b/c it's illegal but b/c the drug and its effects aren't attractive to the overwhelming majority of ppl. and that won't change w/legalization.

also w/legalization i would want to see increased drug education and awareness programs and messages. i'd want the public to be told the truth about drugs so they can make informed decisions about using or refraining. and if they choose to use and end up hooked and want to get off i'd want all the money that's currently spent on the war on drugs to be funneled into drug treatment - w/o criminal penalty.