Harry Browne on Prohibition and Black Markets

„There are no violent gangs fighting over aspirin territories. There are no violent gangs fighting over whisky territories or computer territories or anything else that's legal. There are only criminal gangs fighting over territories covering drugs, gambling, prostitution, and other victimless crimes. Making a non-violent activity a crime creates a black market, which attracts criminals and gangs, which turns what was once a relatively harmless activity affecting a small group of people into a widespread epidemic of drug use and gang warfare.“

Harry Edson BrowneHarry Browne discusses prohibition, black markets, and the possible effects of criminalizing non-violent activities.
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Harry Edson Browne was an American writer, libertarian political activist, and investment advisor.

Harry Browne argues that prohibiting non-violent activities can foster black markets and associated criminality.


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Harry Browne quote about prohibition, black markets, and criminal gangs

Harry Edson Browne (1933–2006) was an American writer, libertarian political activist, and investment advisor. He was the Libertarian Party’s presidential nominee in 1996 and 2000. Through his books and political activities, he advocated personal freedom, limited government, and voluntary cooperation.

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