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07/20/2011 Mark Thornton

No one wants a needle park in his or her neighborhood, but that is exactly what prohibition brings. Prohibition also brings increased violence and property crime. Legalization would bring commercially produced products that are reasonably priced, writes Mark Thornton.

This audio Mises Daily is narrated by the author.

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