I definitely agree that prohibition is not the answer. I would say that people like this rapper, and Fentanyl abuse in general, are symptoms of the drug war which would simply not exist if it weren't for prohibition. If people were allowed to grow poppy plants in their back yard, I don't think we'd even have the type of opiate problems that would do.
The question of these super dangerous drugs being sold on the street is a tricky one. I think in the case of Montana Millz we have someone who is more of a perpetrator and perpetuator of the drug war than a victim of it. In any case, I do appreciate the post. It's good to have something to think about.
And yes. RIP Jim Lahey/Jon Dunsworth. The world is a less happy place without him.
I'd say the only perpetrators are the legislators who continue this civil war on the poor. Even the prison lobbyists are just doing what they should for their bottom line. Instead of leaders we are ruled by thieves and tyrants. Perhaps we should embrace that and try to appeal to people in their self interest. No one intrinsically benefits from hurting other people like the drug war accomplishes.