Random Poll of the Day! (835)

[dilbertschalter]

I hate the smell and can't say I'm a fan of the cultural accoutrements, but banning anything (be it an action, a product, or an idea) outright is a recipe for failure. If people want to do something that doesn't directly harm others, they should be allowed to. I think the government should try to discourage people from doing such things (via taxes and educational campaigns), but the problems prohibition creates outweigh the benefits and it isn't particularly close either.

[D.]

No. And for the record I wouldn't mind cigarettes being illegal either but hey, as if that's going to change any time soon right?

if that happens i'm gonna live there

[ranger]

probably would help us get out of our debt if they charge a tax.

[Callid]

Yes, but it should forbid consuming it in public, driving while under influence and all that other stuff. The same goes for tobacco and, if somehow possible, alcohol. Stronger illegal drugs should only be legitimized for people who are already addicted to hem (who then can get them per their doctor's prescription). And once again, no public consuming etc.
Also, being under the influence of any kind of drug should not be a mitigating factor in crimes.

[mangaluva]

Depends on the drug. Marijuana is comparitively mild and it would be better for it to be legalized, in my opinion, because if people really want it they can still get it and it would be better for it to be sold safely with legal requirements for how clean it is as opposed to out of the coat of a guy down a back alley who's cut it with tea leaves or something to save money. Some of the really hard drugs, though, I don't think should be legalized, but there's the same problem that people still buy it anyway and they buy unsafe amounts from unsavoury people. Possibly make it legal and cheap, but only if you buy it at high-security bars or something where you go in, coke out, and are at all times under the watch of security guards and with a medical professional on hand somewhere. People can do tremendous amounts of damage to themselves and others with alcohol, after all, and that's legal enough.

I am with Callid that "I'm drunk/high" should not be a mitigating factor in crimes. Unless someone forced those vodka shots down your throat, you chose to get into that state and should have known the risks.

[Kleene Onigiri]

I am with Callid that "I'm drunk/high" should not be a mitigating factor in crimes. Unless someone forced those vodka shots down your throat, you chose to get into that state and should have known the risks.

What if that person is sick and used those drugs because of that? Is that considered "forced down your throat"? XD

[Callid]

I am with Callid that "I'm drunk/high" should not be a mitigating factor in crimes. Unless someone forced those vodka shots down your throat, you chose to get into that state and should have known the risks.

What if that person is sick and used those drugs because of that? Is that considered "forced down your throat"? XD

Wait, since when does one use alcohol or marijuana as a medicine? o.O

[Akonyl]

Yes, but it should forbid consuming it in public, driving while under influence and all that other stuff. The same goes for tobacco and, if somehow possible, alcohol.

I think it's funny that you say "if somehow possible, alcohol", since driving under the influence and public intoxication are both against the law already, but not for tobacco

I am with Callid that "I'm drunk/high" should not be a mitigating factor in crimes. Unless someone forced those vodka shots down your throat, you chose to get into that state and should have known the risks.

What if that person is sick and used those drugs because of that? Is that considered "forced down your throat"? XD

Wait, since when does one use alcohol or marijuana as a medicine? o.O

dunno if alcohol has any, but marijuana does well in the realm of pain relief.

[Suutashi]

Depends on the drug. Marijuana is comparitively mild and it would be better for it to be legalized, in my opinion, because if people really want it they can still get it and it would be better for it to be sold safely with legal requirements for how clean it is as opposed to out of the coat of a guy down a back alley who's cut it with tea leaves or something to save money. Some of the really hard drugs, though, I don't think should be legalized, but there's the same problem that people still buy it anyway and they buy unsafe amounts from unsavoury people. Possibly make it legal and cheap, but only if you buy it at high-security bars or something where you go in, coke out, and are at all times under the watch of security guards and with a medical professional on hand somewhere. People can do tremendous amounts of damage to themselves and others with alcohol, after all, and that's legal enough.

I am with Callid that "I'm drunk/high" should not be a mitigating factor in crimes. Unless someone forced those vodka shots down your throat, you chose to get into that state and should have known the risks.

I agree with this. I really think Marijuana should be legalized if only to treat the severe nausea that cancer patients tend to suffer from. I personally know how absurd it is for doctors to give their patients a pill to swallow when the patient can't even keep down a mouthful of water. I also know that the previously mentioned pill can sometimes cost up to eight hundred dollars for just five pills.

[Callid]

Yes, but it should forbid consuming it in public, driving while under influence and all that other stuff. The same goes for tobacco and, if somehow possible, alcohol.

I think it's funny that you say "if somehow possible, alcohol", since driving under the influence and public intoxication are both against the law already, but not for tobacco

Wait, public drinking is forbidden in the US? o.O
Not over here :x
And I said "if somehow possible" as I figure that meet huge resistance here, as well :x

[Suutashi]

Yes, but it should forbid consuming it in public, driving while under influence and all that other stuff. The same goes for tobacco and, if somehow possible, alcohol.

I think it's funny that you say "if somehow possible, alcohol", since driving under the influence and public intoxication are both against the law already, but not for tobacco

Wait, public drinking is forbidden in the US? o.O
Not over here :x
And I said "if somehow possible" as I figure that meet huge resistance here, as well :x

It's against the law to be drunk in public in certain parts of the US. It is not against the law to drink in public in the US unless you're underage.
Edit: I can't help but think of a certain Ron White skit because of this.^

[Akonyl]

Yes, but it should forbid consuming it in public, driving while under influence and all that other stuff. The same goes for tobacco and, if somehow possible, alcohol.

I think it's funny that you say "if somehow possible, alcohol", since driving under the influence and public intoxication are both against the law already, but not for tobacco

Wait, public drinking is forbidden in the US? o.O
Not over here :x
And I said "if somehow possible" as I figure that meet huge resistance here, as well :x

It's against the law to be drunk in public in certain parts of the US. It is not against the law to drink in public in the US unless you're underage.
Edit: I can't help but think of a certain Ron White skit because of this.^

most states have laws against open containers/consumption in public places period. most states have laws against open containers/consumption in public places period.[/url] Nobody really cares much, but it's still technically the law.

[Kleene Onigiri]

Yes, but it should forbid consuming it in public, driving while under influence and all that other stuff. The same goes for tobacco and, if somehow possible, alcohol.

I think it's funny that you say "if somehow possible, alcohol", since driving under the influence and public intoxication are both against the law already, but not for tobacco

I am with Callid that "I'm drunk/high" should not be a mitigating factor in crimes. Unless someone forced those vodka shots down your throat, you chose to get into that state and should have known the risks.

What if that person is sick and used those drugs because of that? Is that considered "forced down your throat"? XD

Wait, since when does one use alcohol or marijuana as a medicine? o.O

dunno if alcohol has any, but marijuana does well in the realm of pain relief.

Meant more the "high" part. But like Ako said, it's for pain relief.
Some medicine also contain some alcohol, or there were more in the past. They usually try to not put alcohol into the medicine, but sometimes it's a good solution maker I guess?
Small amount of alcohol also relaxes your body. But don't think it's used purely as a medicine. At least not if you're not russian *flees*

[Conia]

I just wanna say that this was Akonyl's avatar while I read this thread:

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