So...we should legalize murder, since laws have failed to prevent people from killing each other?

Get real.

This dude needs to be run through the legal system. He needs to do time and pay a fine. And pay to fix my pickup.

He needs to be under the supervision of our local drug court. He needs to pee in a cup for them two or three times a week. Or go back to jail.

Your soft-handed approach only makes more problems like Michael Carter.

Maybe you should move to Portugal. Or Amsterdam. We used to hear all about how enlightened they were by legalizing drugs. Now, the place is overrun by druggies and slackers of all sorts. No thanks.