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And their families are victims, also. You've got some good points, but your 'victimless' assertion is highly questionable.
by pheldagryph 9y ago
And their families are victims, also.
You've got some good points, but your 'victimless' assertion is highly questionable.
- mft_ 9y agoI would argue that in a lot of cases, people become victims due to the current laws and societal standards surrounding drug use. The illegality of (for example) heroin drives: * uncertainty of quality/content of drugs purchased --> higher risk of harm/overdose from use * often, reliance on crime to fund --> financial and/or criminal impact on families/friends, and/or wider society * social exclusion of users --> emotional impact on families/friends If heroin was legal, regulated, freely/cheaply available, and then became no more socially unacceptable than (for example) alcohol or cannabis, then most of the current 'victims' would cease to be victims any longer.
- gt_ 9y agoWhich part? ‘Victimless’ is a subjective term, and maybe too much to justify it’s use.
- pheldagryph 9y agoI think you're right about that.