In the United States, for the most part, it is illegal to get "high." Personally I don't think it should be legalized. I usually I have good backing to my reasons but I discovered that I don't have good arguments against it. I was having a debate with my buddy and he was questioning why it is illegal considering the following.
1) PERSONAL HEALTH: All have negative health affects. Considering alcoholics, heavy cigarette smokers, and frequent marijuana users, which one of those most frequent health problems on the highest percentage? Consider an overdose on any of them. Consider factors such as those that share factors such as memory loss.
2) HARM TO OTHERS: I'm pretty sure that alcohol's got them all beat. I'm not so sure on a percentage basis. Second hand smoke?
3) MEDICINAL USE: I don't remember the last time someone got recommended booze or cigarettes from the doctor. Why not?
Can anyone think of GOOD reasons why we shouldn't decriminalize it or just criminalize them all?
2006-11-16
04:47:32
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