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Wed Jun-16-10 03:57 PM
Response to Reply #64 |
| 81. "How do you propose to stop people from using them?" |
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You can't. But that doesn't mean society should endorse the use either.
There must be a sane middle ground.
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| -Should ALL drugs be fullly legalized? |
USArmyParatrooper |
Jun-16-10 02:17 AM |
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Yes |
The Northerner |
Jun-16-10 02:21 AM |
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I agree about treating addicts |
USArmyParatrooper |
Jun-16-10 02:24 AM |
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There is a world of difference between decriminalization and legalization |
Maru Kitteh |
Jun-16-10 02:27 AM |
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Are "meth lords" anything like "alcohol lords"? |
Fumesucker |
Jun-16-10 05:26 AM |
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agreed |
DeadEyeDyck |
Jun-16-10 02:35 AM |
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+1000 nt |
laughingliberal |
Jun-16-10 02:38 AM |
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well, one argument to be made is obvious |
unpossibles |
Jun-16-10 02:24 AM |
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Yeah, the concentration aspect is bigger than people realize |
cemaphonic |
Jun-16-10 04:31 AM |
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No, some drugs but not all. |
proteus_lives |
Jun-16-10 02:28 AM |
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How do you propose to stop people from using them? The more resources |
Greyhound |
Jun-16-10 11:57 AM |
#64 |
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"How do you propose to stop people from using them?" |
proteus_lives |
Jun-16-10 03:57 PM |
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Legality does not equate to endorsement |
Bluenorthwest |
Jun-16-10 04:25 PM |
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I'd say everything except meth should be legalized. |
KillCapitalism |
Jun-16-10 02:30 AM |
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Wouldn't that be better dealt with as an environmental crime-- |
eridani |
Jun-16-10 04:12 AM |
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" manufacturing it is extremely dangerous" |
Warren Stupidity |
Jun-16-10 06:28 AM |
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Legalizing it would allow for more controlled and safer manufacturing |
TheKentuckian |
Jun-16-10 10:55 AM |
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I say yes. The enforcement of vice is too expensive and is a huge |
TheKentuckian |
Jun-16-10 02:42 AM |
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Of course! |
Newest Reality |
Jun-16-10 02:47 AM |
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but you know the most fundamental principle about drug |
DeadEyeDyck |
Jun-16-10 02:53 AM |
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Compare the toxic doses of alcohol to cocaine and then explain why it's a "hard" drug |
Toucano |
Jun-16-10 02:58 AM |
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Yes, all drugs should be fully legalized. |
ZombieHorde |
Jun-16-10 03:46 AM |
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I'm not sure about legalization, |
JoeyT |
Jun-16-10 04:01 AM |
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No more prescription pads? |
aquart |
Jun-16-10 04:02 AM |
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legal does not mean unregulated |
Warren Stupidity |
Jun-16-10 06:26 AM |
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I realize that booze is regulated in some areas of the US... |
blueamy66 |
Jun-16-10 09:28 AM |
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yes, a lot. do you regularly fear blindness from drinking alcohol? |
NuttyFluffers |
Jun-16-10 09:39 AM |
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No need to be snarky. |
blueamy66 |
Jun-16-10 01:37 PM |
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No you do not realize. |
Warren Stupidity |
Jun-16-10 07:19 PM |
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Why qualify it with "informed"? |
LanternWaste |
Jun-16-10 08:58 PM |
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The idea is that children and the mentally challenged |
Warren Stupidity |
Jun-16-10 09:01 PM |
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Thank you for the information without being a dick. |
blueamy66 |
Jun-17-10 09:36 PM |
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Legalize pot, treat hard drug addiction as a public health issue instead of a LE one. |
Warren DeMontague |
Jun-16-10 04:04 AM |
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Alcohol is a "hard drug". |
Fumesucker |
Jun-16-10 05:31 AM |
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Ha! Try to tell us something we don't know. |
Warren DeMontague |
Jun-16-10 11:39 AM |
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Most people I talk to have no idea that possession and consumption of alcohol was legal.. |
Fumesucker |
Jun-16-10 12:43 PM |
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This is purely an academic exercise since I never see that happening here for all drugs. |
elocs |
Jun-16-10 05:30 AM |
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Yes |
JonLP24 |
Jun-16-10 12:27 PM |
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Only truly criminal activities should be illegal. |
TexasObserver |
Jun-16-10 05:36 AM |
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Yes, they should. |
ixion |
Jun-16-10 05:41 AM |
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Absolutely! |
tavalon |
Jun-16-10 05:46 AM |
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The goal here should be to destroy the black market in drugs |
ThomThom |
Jun-16-10 05:59 AM |
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Yes. It is FULL STUPID FAIL to lock people up for getting high. |
Warren Stupidity |
Jun-16-10 06:24 AM |
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I think the relevant question would be... |
LanternWaste |
Jun-16-10 09:00 PM |
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Drug Use - Yes / Drug Sales - No. /nt |
demwing |
Jun-16-10 06:27 AM |
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Yes. If for no other reason than that prohibition has never worked, |
Greyhound |
Jun-16-10 06:47 AM |
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False American Morality |
wcast |
Jun-16-10 07:14 AM |
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Great post. And welcome to DU! |
EOTE |
Jun-16-10 11:07 AM |
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Mexico did this a couple of years ago and they seem quite pleased at the results. |
Toots |
Jun-16-10 08:31 AM |
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That's not quite 100% true. Mexico decriminalized possession of small amounts. |
Hugabear |
Jun-16-10 11:18 PM |
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Nope. If any drug will be legalized it will be Marijuana. nothing more. |
ProgressiveVictory |
Jun-16-10 08:33 AM |
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Why???? Would you run out and start doing crack because it is legal? |
TheKentuckian |
Jun-16-10 11:05 AM |
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My dad died from shooting up meth. |
moriah |
Jun-16-10 08:38 AM |
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The drugs being illegal didn't save those people dear to you. |
TheKentuckian |
Jun-16-10 11:14 AM |
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Don't misunderstand me -- I'm firmly behind harm reduction. |
moriah |
Jun-16-10 04:05 PM |
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Nope. Just pot. n/t |
PassingFair |
Jun-16-10 08:43 AM |
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It would be one step backwards. Its just as bad as having obese children |
ProgressiveVictory |
Jun-16-10 09:24 AM |
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but do you honestly think that if legalized suddenly people who never wanted to try heroin or crack |
unpossibles |
Jun-16-10 10:40 AM |
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do we lock people up for being fat? |
eShirl |
Jun-16-10 10:58 AM |
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Wow, talk about a bad comparison. |
EOTE |
Jun-16-10 11:12 AM |
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Well, i don't think the government should tell people what they can't put in their bodies. |
krabigirl |
Jun-16-10 11:16 AM |
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I don't think it should be illegal for people to be fat, either. |
Warren DeMontague |
Jun-16-10 02:33 PM |
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Two words: GENE POOL |
derby378 |
Jun-16-10 09:32 AM |
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Taking that at face value, what is the actual real benefit of vice enforcement? |
TheKentuckian |
Jun-16-10 11:23 AM |
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What drugs do you think cause this genetic damage you're talking about. |
Warren DeMontague |
Jun-16-10 02:35 PM |
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i believe so. just have counseling, rehab readily available, too. |
NuttyFluffers |
Jun-16-10 09:34 AM |
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all but PCP |
clu |
Jun-16-10 10:45 AM |
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Yes (nt) |
bigwillq |
Jun-16-10 10:49 AM |
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Short answer: no. |
Deep13 |
Jun-16-10 10:54 AM |
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Are you suggesting we should reinstate the prohibition on alcohol. nt |
ZombieHorde |
Jun-16-10 12:15 PM |
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No. But if there was something else... |
Deep13 |
Jun-16-10 12:49 PM |
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Yes |
redqueen |
Jun-16-10 10:56 AM |
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ROFLMAO!! +1 |
walldude |
Jun-16-10 12:08 PM |
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yes. Prohibition flat out does not work n/t |
anarch |
Jun-16-10 10:58 AM |
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Pot only and treat it like beer. |
Ganja Ninja |
Jun-16-10 11:01 AM |
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Legalize cannabis, decriminalize the others and focus on treatment. |
krabigirl |
Jun-16-10 11:13 AM |
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Soft drugs for sure. Perhaps opiates as well. |
EOTE |
Jun-16-10 11:16 AM |
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Penacillan without a script, like much of the world |
One_Life_To_Give |
Jun-16-10 11:16 AM |
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Yes. |
asdjrocky |
Jun-16-10 11:16 AM |
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Perhaps.... |
Trillo |
Jun-16-10 11:35 AM |
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We should legalize all drugs, except marijuana. |
Robb |
Jun-16-10 11:37 AM |
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Goddammit, Robb!!!!! |
Iggo |
Jun-16-10 12:07 PM |
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Delete, double post nt |
Robb |
Jun-16-10 11:37 AM |
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I'm going to add this: If the ONLY two choices are full legalization or what we're doing now |
Warren DeMontague |
Jun-16-10 11:43 AM |
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Legalize, regulate to ensure quality, and tax heavily... |
MicaelS |
Jun-16-10 11:53 AM |
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Yes |
JonLP24 |
Jun-16-10 12:05 PM |
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Yes. |
Iggo |
Jun-16-10 12:06 PM |
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Yes |
FlyByNight |
Jun-16-10 12:26 PM |
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Even with legalization there will be a black market. Addicts will not go happily |
FedUpWithIt All |
Jun-16-10 01:01 PM |
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See Portugal |
Warren Stupidity |
Jun-16-10 08:53 PM |
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Portugal did not legalize drugs. There are still severe penalties those who distribute them. |
FedUpWithIt All |
Jun-16-10 11:04 PM |
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The war on drugs is a war on logic |
mochajava666 |
Jun-16-10 01:52 PM |
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Yes; because it's a HEALTH issue, not a LEGAL one n/t |
Duer 157099 |
Jun-16-10 02:34 PM |
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Something like the English system |
Mopar151 |
Jun-16-10 02:40 PM |
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Yes. Legalize everything. |
muffin1 |
Jun-16-10 03:59 PM |
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yes. treat addiction as a health problem |
RainDog |
Jun-16-10 04:08 PM |
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Even if you legalize all drugs, where do you buy them from? |
Hugabear |
Jun-16-10 11:15 PM |
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Yes please. nt |
AtomicKitten |
Jun-16-10 11:24 PM |
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I think all drugs should be legalized and regulated in the manner of tobacco or alcohol. |
harkadog |
Jun-16-10 11:28 PM |
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I'd say no. |
Dr Morbius |
Jun-17-10 09:45 PM |
#97 |
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