[Live and let live conservative]

Another example of normalizing deviancy

In a free society shouldn't one be free to be a deviant provided they aren't infringing on anothers natural rights?

[SoftballMominVA]

Yes, if one chooses to be a deviant, they have that right and privilege. But I balk at having the government being the supplier and distributer of hard core drugs.

[PSYCHO-FREEP]

The problem with that theory is, hard working tax payers wind up having to support those drugged out individuals who "aren't infringing on others natural rights".

Denmark is a classic example of that failed ideology. Unemployment there is high double digit, taxes far exceed the average take home pay, and the moral decline is dragging it further into the pit with little hope for recovery.

So the idea that they are only hurting themselves is completely debunked by this stark example of how the Liberal "feel good" philosophy is purely incorrect.

[KoRn]

"In a free society shouldn't one be free to be a deviant provided they aren't infringing on anothers natural rights?"

I was about to say something very similar. As long as someone else's life or liberty isn't affected the government shouldn't be in the business of making such judgments. I don't believe that government should legislate morality or stupidity.

[proud_yank]

In a free society shouldn't one be free to be a deviant provided they aren't infringing on anothers natural rights?

IMHO, that is precisely where this becomes an issue. For example, alcohol is legal, and is a substance that can be consumed without the intent to 'get drunk' yet I cannot think of any other substance that cannot be taken in that manner.

Don't have the stats at hand, but alcohol-related fatalities & accidents (drinking & driving, under the influence crimes, etc) do infringe on another's right to 'life, liberty, & the pursuit of happiness'.

I'm not saying 'ban alcohol', but for the reason that no other substance can be consumed without the intent of getting high or messed up, I do not support legalization of drugs.