Having “debated” (cough cough) with libertarians, large L and small, over the years, it is clear that libertarians large L and small have had their brains rotted by drugs. They are the most dishonest, diceitful, and freaking stupid to the point of serious retardation of any group of people. Even regular rabid atheists are easier to communicate with.
Marijuana lowers IQ permanantly, depending on years of use and how young one starts, and of course the high THC content now makes the olden days stuff I used to smoke seem like smoking nettles or oregano.
And of course the destruction of initiative, clear thinking, rational judgement, etc is serious; plus any person who MUST have (insert substance of choice) every day, is a slave to that substance and the resultant vacay from reality it provides. No one who takes drugs or alcohol on a regular basis, has to have it, is a free human being.
Very sad. And I say this as a former drug user and teenage alcholic.
Astute observations. Sadly, it remains impossible to rationally discuss the dangers of substance abuse to addicts. Their addiction is the only thing of importance in their lives.