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What does it mean?
Suggests prohibition is motivated by profit rather than public safety.
In plain terms
Drugs are illegal because companies want profit.
What can you take from it?
Question motives behind bans.

Where it applies

  • legal debates
  • policy analysis

Putting it to work

  • investigate reasons for prohibition

Questions to consider

  • Why are some drugs illegal?
  • Who benefits from bans?

Another view

Safety concerns also influence drug laws.

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