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Unread 05-21-2004, 05:36 PM   #144
BillA
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it is apparent that many are posting based on their beliefs;
new or contradictory facts are irrelevant, as facts will not influence a true 'believer'

if the justification for the curtailment of freedom is 'the greater good', then this principal should be applied uniformly
- in our society we refer to this principle as 'fairness', 'justice', 'equality under the law', etc.

so apply the same rules to all drugs
what's the big deal ?
tobacco, alcohol, pot, smack, pcp, go for 'em all
same rules, same penalties

until then understand that 'law and order' is a business, just like the government in Washington
what feeds this business ?
more laws, criminalizing more activity, necessitating more police, courts, prisons, and - of course - more lawyers

look; if we wish to deal with real and present dangers, lets go for the big ones
how about religion ?
superstition is the biggest killer, enslaver, and blight on mankind that has ever been known

ah yes, but then 'belief' would no longer be sufficient,
people would have to think for themselves;
unless they found a 'prophet' to speak for and guide them - and here we go again
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