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I read the parent post as highlighting the fact that the illegality of opiates/meth is not helping to protect people from them. Perhaps the implication is that

I read the parent post as highlighting the fact that the illegality of opiates/meth is not helping to protect people from them. Perhaps the implication is that we need other solutions aside from making things illegal.

v_lisivka 8y ago
Legality of alcohol doesn't protect either.
hopler 8y ago
Opiates aren't a catastrophe because they are illegal, they are a catastrophe because government prosecutes the victims and not the perpetrators (manufacters/dealers).
- pstuart 8y ago
  When my brother overdosed on heroin he was shooting up unknown quality/potency. If he was using legal dope he'd likely not have made that mistake. I agree with the government victimization but legal drugs implies purity and labeling requirements to allow choices to be better informed.
  - hopler 8y ago
    There is no safe dose of heroin. It doesn't matter how pure it is if you can buy enough to kill an elephant at they grocery store.
    - kaybe 8y ago
      It's still an advantage if you only overdose on purpose and not by accident too.
    - pstuart 8y ago
      > There is no safe dose of heroin Not true at all. One could safely be a long-time heroin addict with a supply with guaranteed purity and strength. Not a recommended lifestyle, but it's true.
pstuart 8y ago
That was my intent.