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I strongly disagree with the hypothesis that people are not responsible enough to make decisions for themselves.

• saiya-jin 7y ago
  'normal', well balanced people maybe. But the simple fact is, there are tons of people out there that are utterly broken inside for gazillions of reasons, not enough to end up in mental institution (or even enough but ie recently released), but a total mess nevertheless. Talk to doctors in ER (or cops) about their experiences if you care. It is a sad and sobering report on current state of raw mankind
  • chachachoney 7y ago
    >> But the simple fact is, there are tons of people out there that are utterly broken inside for gazillions of reasons That doesn't mean the adult population (including the people you mention) shouldn't be given agency and the requisite respect to make decisions for themselves provided they are not harming other people. >> Talk to doctors in ER (or cops) about their experiences if you care. Given the number of vile, ignorant and disturbing things come out of the mouths of cops both on and off duty there are probably better ways to get an objective picture of the current raw state of raw mankind.
• detritus 7y ago
  As someone who used to sell magic mushrooms - legally and very responsibly in the UK - I'm afraid OP has a point. Some people - a much younger version of myself included - are total idiots, not to be trusted. But hey, personal responsibility and all that... .
• purple_ducks 7y ago
  > I strongly disagree with the hypothesis that people are not responsible enough to make decisions for themselves. Well, with all due respect, you've lived either a short life or a sheltered life. People have weak moments in their life.
  • LocalH 7y ago
    You do realize that argument could be taken as far as to completely eradicate the concept of freedom, right?