To: atomic_dog
The "Gateway Effect" is real. Not necessarily because the "users" are seeking stronger drugs, but because they have already violated the law by using marijuana. In other words, they have already crossed the line that prohibits them from using illegal drugs -- so why not try the rest?
To: free_at_jsl.com
...but because they have already violated the law by using marijuana. In other words, they have already crossed the line that prohibits them from using illegal drugs -- so why not try the rest?...By this reasoning, why wouldn't a guy that breaks the speed limit just go on to rob a bank? After all, he's already broken the law.
13 posted on
09/03/2006 12:57:15 PM PDT by
FReepaholic
(This tagline could indicate global warming.)
To: free_at_jsl.com
The "Gateway Effect" is real. Not necessarily because the "users" are seeking stronger drugs, but because they have already violated the law by using marijuana. In other words, they have already crossed the line that prohibits them from using illegal drugs -- so why not try the rest? This is a much stronger argument for legalization than it is for continued prohibition. I assume you are not making the circular argument that pot should stay illegal because it is illegal? I've certainly heard that one a time or two from the Drug War true believers.
-ccm
44 posted on
09/03/2006 1:19:06 PM PDT by
ccmay
(Too much Law; not enough Order)
To: free_at_jsl.com
Well, why make that line if there is no reason for it?
Additionally, I guarantee you that 99.9% of people in jail have already broken the law by speeding on a highway.
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