Texaggie79, on the other hand, while getting a bit "out there" on the last few posts, I feel actually contributes to the debate. At least he tries to "point-counter-point" in a reasonably respectful manner. I think the guy lets his emotions get the best of him on this issue. I think he's a Libertarian at heart, and is strugglin' with it. It's hard to overcome preconcieved notions.
Funny you say that. I was a Libertarian in my younger days, when I smoked pot. I thought there was nothing wrong with a little coke, smack, lsd, ect. And I couldn't stand that the government was dictating what people did in their own houses. However, after experiencing all the side effects and seeing the destruction, it became absolutely apparent to me the destruction our society would face if CVS pharmacy had these substances on it's shelves. Drugs don't just hurt the user, and if they did, I would have no problem with legalizing them.
You're probably right about that ... the other drug warrior that actually debates with a semblence of intelligence is strela. haven't seen him in a while though