You're right. What people like Cultural Jihad don't understand is that arresting drug users, putting them in jail, and/or giving them criminal records (with the effects for emplayment that implies) is adding cruelty while doing nothing productive, since the problem is one of the soul, as Prof. Glenn might tell us if he were reading the thread. So the truly kind thing to do for an addict is not to use force, but to find some other way of helping him.
Afghanistan is the largest producer and exporter of opium in the World. The trade is run by the Taliban and Al Queda. Osama is it's head. It is very likely that Osama is a user, and may be an addict. I agree with you. We shouldn't be "seeking justice" on these people! The drugs are to blame! The need hugs and warm cocoa! Barney for U.N. Attorney General!! Osama needs our true kindness! We need to find a way to help him!!
Go A.J. Go!!!
I don't know about that--first, jail (aside from the @$$-rapage and assuming you can stay away from the worse influences) can be a fine place to work on disciplining the desires, even if it is not so used by most.
The intended thrust of my statement was not that prohibition implied a disdain for fellow men, but that the statement of Tex's that "I don't care if people harm themselves" used to support legalization implied a lack of concern for one's fellow man. I'd be careful about putting words in DG's mouth about drugs, too. He might disagree with you on that one.