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matthew330 · 05-25-2009, 05:02 AM

I basically agree with this take on it: Drug Legalization? Drugs Should Not Be Legalized - Just Say No to Drug Legalization

This is yet another issue the left would prefer to argue in such simplistic terms, such that any dissenting opinion is can only be considered closed-minded because:

1. It creates jobs
2. No More prisons! (I can't wait for the day that eye-sore of a prison is destroyed, and those poor flea loving residents are out enjoying themselves...I wonder what they like to do for fun? Maye i would even make some new friends!)
3. Tourism money (yes, because not only would I like drug users touring my neighborhood, their notorious for having extra money to dump into the economy)
4. Look at Amsterdam!!!! (if you've been there, I'm sure you see the hilarity of this argument)

Next step, draw a parallel between this position and.......... :

1. You hate gays....check
2. racist bastard! ...wait for it.....

Will, coffee shops are flourishing? arent you concerned about the health of the workers who are just trying to make a living and being forced to subject themselves to the long-term effects of the second hand smoke, but the immediate dangers of working with a contact high?

What about me? I just want to enjoy a coffee. Why should I havge to worry about these things.

05-25-2009, 05:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
matthew330 Banned	I basically agree with this take on it: Drug Legalization? Drugs Should Not Be Legalized - Just Say No to Drug Legalization This is yet another issue the left would prefer to argue in such simplistic terms, such that any dissenting opinion is can only be considered closed-minded because: 1. It creates jobs 2. No More prisons! (I can't wait for the day that eye-sore of a prison is destroyed, and those poor flea loving residents are out enjoying themselves...I wonder what they like to do for fun? Maye i would even make some new friends!) 3. Tourism money (yes, because not only would I like drug users touring my neighborhood, their notorious for having extra money to dump into the economy) 4. Look at Amsterdam!!!! (if you've been there, I'm sure you see the hilarity of this argument) Next step, draw a parallel between this position and.......... : 1. You hate gays....check 2. racist bastard! ...wait for it..... Will, coffee shops are flourishing? arent you concerned about the health of the workers who are just trying to make a living and being forced to subject themselves to the long-term effects of the second hand smoke, but the immediate dangers of working with a contact high? What about me? I just want to enjoy a coffee. Why should I havge to worry about these things.