[HiTech RedNeck]

The Roman Catholic segment of the church has long known a close association with the state, and does not always have a good sense of where the sacred church ends and secular Caesar begins.

In the short term, attempting to ban easily-abused items could look helpful. In the long term, even the bible identifies this as a fool’s errand.

As with many other things Francis has said, I do not at all doubt the well intention. I do sometimes doubt their alignment with gospel.

[xzins]

Legalized drugs WILL get in the hands of children/teens in far greater quantities

[vladimir998]

“The Roman Catholic segment of the church has long known a close association with the state, and does not always have a good sense of where the sacred church ends and secular Caesar begins.”

What does that comment have to do with the topic?

[Mrs. Don-o]

Honest question --- no, really --- would this apply to banning sexual intercourse with an under-age partner? Could we say "It's against our moral code, but don't drag Caesar and 'law' into it: everybody should be free to follow their conscience"?

Kids are everywhere, and they're such easily-abused items. Or--- did I say "abused"? Perp could argue it was user-friendly.