72 hours to end World's most senseless War! - Page 7

On June 01 2011 05:40 Haato wrote:
Maybe we can poll our fellow TLers, really interested in what the general consensus is:

Meanwhile, countries with less-harsh enforcement -- like Switzerland, Portugal, the Netherlands, and Australia -- have not seen the explosion in drug use that proponents of the drug war have darkly predicted. Instead, they have seen significant reductions in drug-related crime, addiction and deaths, and are able to focus squarely on dismantling criminal empires.

On June 01 2011 05:43 PanN wrote:


How about you look at the benefits instead of just going off your emotions? If you really care about people dying from drugs, then you need to read up on the benefits of decriminalization, or legalization. More lives would be saved from having factory produced drugs when compared to the street garbage so many users are subjected to. If junkies want to get high, they'll get high; and I think its better getting it from the government, then some asshole outside of a school. Also, guess what? That asshole wouldn't be making money. Instead, your government could be making money off users, and put that money to good use, like better schools, libraries, hospitals, whatever.

Also, who are you to tell people what they can, and cannot put in their bodies? I think that's very rude and selfish. If you want it banned to prevent more injuries or needless death, then we need to put more effort on education, not the prohibition; seeing as that isn't working at all.

Also, so the person above me, your poll is pretty biased.

On June 01 2011 01:54 DisneylandSC wrote:
So the politicians aknowledge that this is the reasonable thing to do but don't do so because they think the public does not understand? In other words they abstain from implementing sound policy because they are worried about their re-election? I thought politicians were into politics for the people, being involved etc? : D

On June 01 2011 01:27 Morteth wrote:
I know we gamers are a great community in general and this will be receptive here! Thank you TL! Live on Gamers!!

On June 01 2011 04:36 Zeburial wrote:


and do you think that's a fair penalty for someone who just smoked some weed? You really think thats a good penalty? "Do as we want, else we will kill you!", kinda sounds like north korea

On June 01 2011 06:00 LegendaryZ wrote:


I don't think it's rude or selfish to be concerned about substances that can adversely affect peoples' judgment or behavior. I'm sure most people here are sensible enough to realize that there are drugs out there that would not benefit society at all to legalize. Sure, marijuana may be fine as it has relatively low addictive potential, but I can't think of any good reason a drug like heroine or cocaine should be legal, even if it was regulated just because of their destructive nature and high potential for addiction.

The "war on drugs" certainly has taken a huge toll in lives and resources, but it can't simply be stopped because all illicit drugs just don't fall into the same category. To think so is just being ignorant of reality. At best we can try to look for more efficient methods to manage the problem, but it's not a cookie cutter problem and there's certainly no cookie cutter solution.

Also, the "it's my body, I can do what I want" argument is pretty weak because a person who is suffering from impaired judgment presents a potential risk not only to themselves, but also to those around them. The influence of any mind altering substance (yes, even alcohol and prescription drugs) extends beyond the user himself.

We have enough of a problem with people not following regulations when drinking alcohol (such as not drinking and driving). Given our failure to even control alcohol with regulations, what on earth would make anyone think simply regulating currently illicit drugs would encourage people to use them responsibly? And if we can't ensure that, why would we compound the problem of irresponsible behavior by allowing access to more problematic substances?

On June 01 2011 05:18 Deadlyfish wrote:
Strongly disagree with this. I've lived in Panama for a long time, where drugs are a huge part of everyday life, i've even lost a friend when he committed suicide after starting to use heroin. The drug dealers literally stand outside of the schools selling their shit.

We should be as hard on them as possible, and continue the war on drugs.

It might be easy to say when you are from a place where you dont even notice drugs, but when you see peoples lives destroyed by it you might change your mind.

Decriminalizing drugs? Worst idea ever.

On June 01 2011 06:00 LegendaryZ wrote:

I don't think it's rude or selfish to be concerned about substances that can adversely affect peoples' judgment or behavior. I'm sure most people here are sensible enough to realize that there are drugs out there that would not benefit society at all to legalize. Sure, marijuana may be fine as it has relatively low addictive potential, but I can't think of any good reason a drug like heroine or cocaine should be legal, even if it was regulated just because of their destructive nature and high potential for addiction.

The "war on drugs" certainly has taken a huge toll in lives and resources, but it can't simply be stopped because all illicit drugs just don't fall into the same category. To think so is just being ignorant of reality. At best we can try to look for more efficient methods to manage the problem, but it's not a cookie cutter problem and there's certainly no cookie cutter solution.

Also, the "it's my body, I can do what I want" argument is pretty weak because a person who is suffering from impaired judgment presents a potential risk not only to themselves, but also to those around them. The influence of any mind altering substance (yes, even alcohol and prescription drugs) extends beyond the user himself.

We have enough of a problem with people not following regulations when drinking alcohol (such as not drinking and driving). Given our failure to even control alcohol with regulations, what on earth would make anyone think simply regulating currently illicit drugs would encourage people to use them responsibly? And if we can't ensure that, why would we compound the problem of irresponsible behavior by allowing access to more problematic substances?

On June 01 2011 05:17 travis wrote:


Firstly why would it have to be heavily taxed for you to support it?

Secondly, you are against decriminalization of harmless hallucinogens like mushrooms and LSD? Perhaps with regulation but nevertheless decriminalized.