Vince(1) Wrote:
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> Gravis...you truly have a talent for getting off
> topic.
you made a statement and i responded so dont blame me for this being off-topic.
> I never said the only reason anyone steals
> is to feed a drug habit.
nor did i.
> But the act of
> distribution and use is a documented reason for
> increased violence.
so why do you think legalizing it is good idea?
> You really need to let go of
> the anger you have....it is twisting your ability
> to think.
im not angered, im vengeful and exposing flaws in your logic or disagreeing with you does not equal a twisted ability to think.
> The true definition of ignorance is to continue to
> pursue a policy that doesnt work...over and over
> and over again. Our current drug policies do
> exactly that.
i guess we should stop arresting carjackers too.
> If we were so worried as a society
> about eliminating the most addictive drugs we
> would outlaw nicotine.
i think it should be outlawed but a big problem is that too many people are current addicted as opposed to a small minority.
> however government
> regulation (controlling the amount of nicotine
> that can be put into cigarette) and regulation has
> reduced the amount of smoking.
i believe that the goal (for some) is ultimately to outlaw nicotine (make it a controlled substance) to curb smoking for good. however, these changes are quite recent and it will take time.
> This formula of
> regulation, education and rehabilitation has been
> proven to work.
rehabilitation from smoking?! oh please! there are actual rehab centers specifically for (other) drugs.
there is a big difference between nicotine from other drugs: it does not have a permanent effect on the brain. while some drugs dont have a permanent effect on the brain, they rapidly destroy your body and are EXTREMELY addictive. you will never here of a heroin addict quitting on their own, they always need help.
"the wisdom of the wise will perish, the intelligence of the intelligent will vanish."