"I think it's too bad that everybody's decided to turn on drugs, I don't think drugs are the problem. Crime is the problem. Cops are the problem. Money's the problem. But drugs are just drugs"

This quote by Jerry Garcia talks to the complexity of the drug issue in our society. He acknowledges that drugs are not the only problem, but rather that crime, cops, and money are likewise contributing factors. He thinks that the focus on drugs is misdirected and that the genuine problem lies elsewhere. He is recommending that if we concentrate on the root causes of the drug problem, such as poverty, inequality, and lack of chance, we can make more development in attending to the problem. He is likewise recommending that the criminalization of drugs has not worked in lowering substance abuse and has actually instead resulted in a boost in criminal activity and violence. He is promoting for a more holistic approach to the drug issue that considers the social, economic, and political factors that contribute to it.