Yes, we could also have dramatic savings in health care costs if we euthanized everyone at age 70. Does that mean I was arguing such a point? No, I was trying to show that current drug policy is more costly then at least one alternative and touched on the fact that it is not effective as it stands. Cost/benefit analysis is just one of many tools used in policy analysis in general but often such analytical ways of looking at issues is overshadowed by misconception, special interests, and prejuiced thinking that has little basis being involved in policy matters.

I in no way stated that killing anyone would be a good idea, or that using such a method to justify such an action or policy is good.