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Originally Posted by Aramike
Okay, so let's allow people to drive drunk, so long as they aren't hurting anyone...
Why don't we allow that?
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Because it would be a horrible idea, just like allowing people on drugs to drive, which is already illegal. The key here is the legalization of
responsible use. That is, not harming or endagering anyone but yourself without their consent. That, I gather, is what Steve meant.
Imo, good drug legislation would penalize only transgressors of that maxim.
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Legalizing crack isn't going to change the fact that the crackhead is broke and will do anything to get his fix.
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Perhaps it won't do anything for broke crackheads that will do anything to get their fix, but that's the idea. By legalizing responsible use, we eliminate the burden that pursuit/persecution of responsible users places on the tax base by focusing only on those that are a danger to society.
Furthermore, drugs would be cheaper and more available, so those inclined to abuse them would steal less and die faster, if you want to get really heartless.