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I'm against the legalization of illegal drugs. Most of the members here are worried about people on drugs, driving around under influence. Isn't that just one of many negative effects, legalizing drugs will have?
Pro legalization in this thread makes it sound like, people are capable of making perfect, sound judgement about everything and therefore, they will be able to control their habit. That is not the case, especially with the crowd that does drugs. I know, that's kind of hard to believe. But most grownups can and will still make mistakes, especially after using drugs. Just wait 'til it becomes an habit.
Yes, alcohol and tobacco are legal, but they don't affect your mind and body, the way some illegal drugs do. They are also, a lot less addictive. We've all seen, what drunks can do. As long as your argument is "we allow drinking, why not illegal drugs!" or "people drive while drunk, they can drive while on acid too!", they will not be legalized.
I think Duke suggested this. If you're guilty of a crime, while under influence, you do double the sentence. What good is this? In many states, prisons are full. Where I live, many criminal go in, come right out. Some don't even make it to prison. Many people will end up being robbed and killed by the addicts.
Finally, to those who believe that by legalizing illegal drugs, people will do less drugs. You are dead wrong, IMO. Those who do drugs now, will keep on using them. Many people(mostly kids), who were taught not to do drugs will start experimenting with them. Why not? they are legal! they are no worse than drinking or smoking, right?
Pro legalization in this thread makes it sound like, people are capable of making perfect, sound judgement about everything and therefore, they will be able to control their habit. That is not the case, especially with the crowd that does drugs. I know, that's kind of hard to believe. But most grownups can and will still make mistakes, especially after using drugs. Just wait 'til it becomes an habit.
Yes, alcohol and tobacco are legal, but they don't affect your mind and body, the way some illegal drugs do. They are also, a lot less addictive. We've all seen, what drunks can do. As long as your argument is "we allow drinking, why not illegal drugs!" or "people drive while drunk, they can drive while on acid too!", they will not be legalized.
I think Duke suggested this. If you're guilty of a crime, while under influence, you do double the sentence. What good is this? In many states, prisons are full. Where I live, many criminal go in, come right out. Some don't even make it to prison. Many people will end up being robbed and killed by the addicts.
Finally, to those who believe that by legalizing illegal drugs, people will do less drugs. You are dead wrong, IMO. Those who do drugs now, will keep on using them. Many people(mostly kids), who were taught not to do drugs will start experimenting with them. Why not? they are legal! they are no worse than drinking or smoking, right?