In 1989, William Bennett, who was known for his role as a drug czar and his appearances on television, proposed radical measures concerning drug-related offenses. He suggested not only the formal abolition of habeas corpus rights in drug cases but also extreme punishments like public beheadings for drug dealers. This extreme stance reflects a broader discussion on the government's response to drug-related crime and highlights the intense and often controversial approaches to drug policy during that era. Gore Vidal's book, "Perpetual War for Perpetual Peace," critiques such drastic measures and the implications they have on civil liberties and society at large.

In 1989, William Bennett, who was known for his role as a drug czar and his appearances on television, proposed radical measures concerning drug-related offenses. He suggested not only the formal abolition of habeas corpus rights in drug cases but also extreme punishments like public beheadings for drug dealers.

This extreme stance reflects a broader discussion on the government's response to drug-related crime and highlights the intense and often controversial approaches to drug policy during that era. Gore Vidal's book, "Perpetual War for Perpetual Peace," critiques such drastic measures and the implications they have on civil liberties and society at large.