To be clear, as I have been before—I do not condone the use of spice, I condemn it. But I cannot legislate morality. People will use spice, whether I condone or condemn it. The only sensible option is to do as Naboo and many worlds do, which is to permit the use and possession of safe varieties of spice that are not addictive. There's no harm done, except to the profit of the cartels. This is why, with all due respect, I do not fear for my world or my home. Indeed, Naboo has historically had one of the lowest crime rates in the Mid Rim.

If you require the assistance of the Republican Guard, I understand and support this. But I feel that a revision to your world's drug policy, Senator, must necessarily be a part of the solution to the problem there. Otherwise, the Republican Guard will be bearing Druckenwell's burden, or, rather, your burden, Senator, for decades to come. This expense of blood and treasure, I feel, can be avoided if you adopt a more pragmatic approach as other worlds do.