I know you can do better than this. My post made referances to crimes of impulse while under the influence of drugs.
It is more than the question of what, you, or I, or anyone does with thier bodies. It is what the intoxicated individual does to OTHERS! Those in favor of making it legal to smoke pot, use any drug, say in effect, "Punish those who abuse it and do terrible things, but let me have my fun." This disregards the victoms of these acts, carried out under the influence.
I've seen those who cry bitter tears indeed, of true remorse, for what they did. They wish to god they hadn't, and if sober, never would have done. They are at extreme risk for suicides. The majority of this group, when released, would need a divine act to make them drink or smoke week again.
I also see those who blame thier incarceration on anyone, or anything, but themselves. They are the ones who should never be allowed out. They care only for what they want, what makes them feel good. When released, they will be back. (Mi. only gives life without parole for muder 1) I've seen drunks and dopers back for as much as a 9Th. NEW sentence.
The laws are for the protection of the innocent, form those who can't "handle it".
A individuals rights to do as he/she pleases stops the instant it indangers or harms others. And substances that can, and do, reduce a persons inhibitions, self-restraint or/& motor skills to the point they become a danger to others, must be prohibited.
And as I posted before, I wish this included alcohol.
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Originally posted by utabintarbo
By extension of your thesis, food should be made illegal, since hungry people might steal. 
The issue really in question here should be whether the government should have the power to tell us what we can and cannot do with our own bodies. I'm sure the implications of such a policy will become clear to those who put a little thought to the matter.:shrug: 
Bob
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I don't happen to like tattoos, or other body art. But I have no right to impose my feelings and values on others, when it offers no harm to anyone else.
Drugs DO offer harm to others besides the user, that is the whole point.