Alcohol is every bit as dangerous.
On the contrary, alcohol is much, much, much more dangerous than pot. But of course it shouldn't be prohibited for this reason; while many fall victim to alcohol's consequences, many more use it responsibly and without much in the way of ill effects. Alcohol brings pleasure to the vast majority of its consumers, who are aware of its risks and consider them worthwhile. The same is true of illicit drugs, and would be even more true if drug prohibition itself didn't vastly magnify the dangers.
> On the contrary, alcohol is much, much, much more dangerous than pot. But of course it shouldn’t be prohibited for this reason; while many fall victim to alcohol’s consequences, many more use it responsibly and without much in the way of ill effects. Alcohol brings pleasure to the vast majority of its consumers, who are aware of its risks and consider them worthwhile. The same is true of illicit drugs, and would be even more true if drug prohibition itself didn’t vastly magnify the dangers.
I agree with everything you have said, mate. I was using moderate language to avoid stirring up the pro-alcohol hornet’s nest. You were right to haul me up on that one, for the avoidance of doubt.
*DieHard*