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"Please legalize all drugs while banning all middlemen with prior convictions and requiring they be US-made." Unless we have tort reform, I don't think this is

by rick888 17y ago

"Please legalize all drugs while banning all middlemen with prior convictions and requiring they be US-made." Unless we have tort reform, I don't think this is a good idea. People still sue the cigarette companies even though it is a well known fact that cigarettes cause cancer. Drugs like heroine and meth are very addictive and some people might decide to blame the government, which will tie up our court systems. I also find it a little funny to want the government to legalize substances which have more negative health benefits than positive.

grannyg00se 17y ago
There are many legalized substances which have more negative health benefits than positive. In fact, there are government subsidized substances that fit that description. Thinking about articles from yesterday, sugar and HFCS come to mind. Whether something is good for you or not doesn't qualify as a reason to make it illegal. Adults should still be able to choose for themselves what they wish to consume. Though I do agree, once common perception has revealed knowledge of ill effects, suing the government because something is legal should not be an option.
orangecat 17y ago
I also find it a little funny to want the government to legalize substances which have more negative health benefits than positive. Put the Twinkie down and come out with your hands up.
- rick888 17y ago
  "Put the Twinkie down and come out with your hands up." Are you actually trying to compare a twinkie to meth?
- mkramlich 17y ago
  Funny but I think your point is wrong. :) Here's how I back that up. Assume you have a teenage daughter. Now assume your daughter goes to a party and the host gives her either: a Twinkie or some meth As a parent, would you not mind if it was meth? Do you really think the impact on her life, her health, her state of mind, etc. would be about the same whether it's a Twinkie or meth? Or herion? Cocaine? Now how about if it was a Diet Coke? Or a glass of wine? I bet most parents wouldn't worry as much about the Diet Coke (even though it has "drugs" in it, like caffeine). And some may not mind if it was the wine -- especialy if just a small amount -- but of course even then, you would be more worried. I think the difference is in how extreme and how fast the bad effects are, comparing a Twinkie to some meth. And while the Twinkie may not be ideal for your body, it almost assuredly won't make you go crazy essentially -- it won't mess with your mind -- like meth, cocaine, heroin, etc. would. Now if you said, "Put down the meth and the case of 500 Twinkies," that I could agree with you on!

by rick888 17y ago

grannyg00se 17y ago

There are many legalized substances which have more negative health benefits than positive. In fact, there are government subsidized substances that fit that description. Thinking about articles from yesterday, sugar and HFCS come to mind. Whether something is good for you or not doesn't qualify as a reason to make it illegal. Adults should still be able to choose for themselves what they wish to consume. Though I do agree, once common perception has revealed knowledge of ill effects, suing the government because something is legal should not be an option.

orangecat 17y ago

I also find it a little funny to want the government to legalize substances which have more negative health benefits than positive. Put the Twinkie down and come out with your hands up.

rick888 17y ago
"Put the Twinkie down and come out with your hands up." Are you actually trying to compare a twinkie to meth?
mkramlich 17y ago
Funny but I think your point is wrong. :) Here's how I back that up. Assume you have a teenage daughter. Now assume your daughter goes to a party and the host gives her either: a Twinkie or some meth As a parent, would you not mind if it was meth? Do you really think the impact on her life, her health, her state of mind, etc. would be about the same whether it's a Twinkie or meth? Or herion? Cocaine? Now how about if it was a Diet Coke? Or a glass of wine? I bet most parents wouldn't worry as much about the Diet Coke (even though it has "drugs" in it, like caffeine). And some may not mind if it was the wine -- especialy if just a small amount -- but of course even then, you would be more worried. I think the difference is in how extreme and how fast the bad effects are, comparing a Twinkie to some meth. And while the Twinkie may not be ideal for your body, it almost assuredly won't make you go crazy essentially -- it won't mess with your mind -- like meth, cocaine, heroin, etc. would. Now if you said, "Put down the meth and the case of 500 Twinkies," that I could agree with you on!