Generally, they should be allowed to fester... there should be other family members to take in the kids, if any, but that is their province and not the government’s. If no family were to exist, for whatever reason, then the city or town might step in long enough to get the kids to a safe, PRIVATE shelter which would make long term arrangements. That’s all. Certainly NOTHING like the “system” we currently have.
As far as other consequences to the user, one of two things will happen: He (or she) will learn QUICKLY to be a RESPONSIBLE user lest he find himself without family, friends, home or hope, or else he will fall into that pit and become totally lost to everyone. In which case, he might stumble along until he finally sees his need and seeks help, or he will die a wretched death. That’s it and all.
Thanks for replying.
Mind if I ask you another question...??
I agree with you, btw, that we should not get stuck footing the bill for ppl who abuse themselves. That is the main reason I would not want to see drugs legalized. Personally, I don’t care if someone wants to smoke themselves stupid, I really don’t. But if/when s/he gets addicted to something, I don’t want to have to foot the bill for their prison costs, their rehab... none of it.
Ok, my next question... then I think I am gonna go back and read the whole thread, I am interested :)
If it is no anyone elses business what someone does in the privacy of their own home... what about their neighbor’s right to privacy? I mean, the guy who is having a pot party with loud music, doesn’t care for the upkeep of the home? The guy who has his poker buddies in and out all night long? The gal who decides she is going to turn her apartment into a brothel? What about the other ppl who live in the building/block/town? How do they preserve their right to have peace and quiet and not be disturbed by these ppl who are doing the drugging/gambling/prostituting?
(not saying all ppl who smoke pot, gamble, do the hooker thing are all lazy slobs, just use it for the sake of argument)
Thanks.