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The question of whether governments should regulate drugs is entirely orthogonal to my point. I was just gently suggesting that perhaps of their own volition pe
by pmdulaney 5y ago
The question of whether governments should regulate drugs is entirely orthogonal to my point. I was just gently suggesting that perhaps of their own volition people should decide to live more or less drug free. Of course, if you have an organic condition that is greatly ameliorated by the use of drugs, go for it.
- netizen-936824 5y agoI think making that choice would be fine, and I agree with it for most situations. Drugs, to me, are primarily a tool. Yes some of them can be quite enjoyable but I don't think it's necessarily appropriate to use them in that way all the time (recreationally). Personally I do think its okay to use recreationally sometimes, though recreational doses generally aren't conducive to normal societal functions. It seems likely that we agree on most points, so I apologise for assuming the opposite. The moralization of drug use has been used as an excuse to ban substances, oppress communities, and has harmed research, so it makes me upset when I see the view espoused. While I think its okay to hold that view, it shouldn't be forced on others. Just like religion. Side note: alcohol is included in my definition of drugs, along with caffeine.
- pmdulaney 5y agoThanks for the interaction -- I enjoyed it.