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·#4137

Drugs are a net negative for society.

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Dirk Meulenbelt·#4342

Drugs are too broad of a category. Is widespread cocaine use the same as occasional magic mushrooms? The latter is suggested to have neuro-protective benefits.

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