Man held for allegedly shooting at undercover cop

[Glassunion]

45. Your not making sense.

Where is the "tax" that pays for the existing prosecution of criminals?

The US has declared a war on drugs that costs about $40 billion a year. What exactly are we taxing to pay for that? So far we are only 23 days into the year. We have spent over $2 billion dollars and have arrested over 100,000 people for drug violations. We have incarcerated over 700 people on drug violations as well. Who is paying for the prosecutors and judges to investigate, prosecute and hear those cases?

Should we tax prescription medication to pay for those who abuse it? Why should the general public pay for the outlandish policies endorsed by the pharmaceutical lobby? Those on medications know that they are buying a controlled substance, and should bare the financial burden for prosecuting and imprisoning those who steal and distribute these controlled substances.

Where is the "tax" for prosecuting and incarcerating murder, rape, assault, arson, robbery, burglary, illegal drug distribution/possession, grand larceny, etc...