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Originally posted by kerontehe
IMHO the most important aspect of this OP is the implication of illegal or improper law enforcement.
This falls under what I categorize as "victimless crime" where the only obvious "victim" is the persons charged with a crime. What a huge waste of resources to enforce and prosecute crimes such as these and others such as prostitution and juvenile "status offenses".
Originally posted by Badge01
BUT...I hasten to add that even mainstream documentaries and shows on the History Channel remark that 'man' has -always- looked for ways to alter consciousness, from early man to modern, in every culture. I don't think that's necessarily something about which we can make a value judgment so quickly.
Originally posted by GradyPhilpott
Originally posted by Badge01
...remark that 'man' has -always- looked for ways to alter consciousness, from early man to modern, in every culture. I don't think that's necessarily something about which we can make a value judgment so quickly.
Man is inclined to do many things that are not in his best interest.
Originally posted by GradyPhilpott
Stop using intoxicating drugs, legal or illegal.
Originally posted by GradyPhilpott
Your thought process will be clearer.
You'll have more money to spend on food and gasoline and you won't have to always be looking over your shoulder and worrying about going to jail.
I know it's a revolutionary idea, but once you've been straight for awhile, the logic of such an action will be so clear, you'll wonder why you didn't think of it yourself.
Reality is challenging enough without complicating it with self-inflicted misery.
There's a lot to be said for a clear conscience.