Legality of drugs and other substances

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Benjamin DaviesOP·#4058

All drugs should be legal because people have a right to do what they want, as long as it isn’t violating the rights of others.

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Benjamin DaviesOP·#4059

People on drugs violate the rights of others way more often.

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Benjamin DaviesOP·#4060

If they violate rights they should be punished by the law, that applies regardless of if they take drugs or not.

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Dirk Meulenbelt·#4339

If the drug + violation becomes a pattern, it's rational to outlaw it. (Assuming the outlawing works.)

E.g. alcohol is prohibited for drivers, even for drivers who are great drunk drivers.

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