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Thread ID: 118150	2011-05-21 11:03:00	Jailing Addicts	Twelvevolts (5457)	PC World Chat

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1204142	2011-05-22 09:18:00	Drugs of all sorts have been a mainstay of my social circle since I was pretty much a kid, I've seen more people crash and burn then I would care to think about.Me too, however in most cases the heavy drug use was a symptom rather than the cause of their issues. Sensible use of heroin,cocaine, P? Just about everyone involved thinks they have a handle on what they are doing, :rolleyes:, Hell, they think they are the clever ones. Even the mildest drugs have long term effects, Few people talk as much dribble as a habitual weed smoker. True :lol:, although long term alcoholics and Seventh Day Adventist's could give them a run for their money. Not that I care in the slightest what an individual chooses to do with themselves, And I personally would decriminalise weed and ecstasy,But a policy of open slather would be just that. That's just what I'm saying! The current model is, for all intents and purposes, open slather, with the supply chain provided by the gangs. Maybe for addicts or users of 'harder' drugs there could be some type of licenced premises available. As well as undercutting the criminal trade and providing a "safe" product and environment they could also provide help and advice for those with issues. There isn't a perfect solution, but the current system of locking up everyone you can find and leaving the rest up to the black market doesn't seem to be working so well.	fred_fish (15241)
1204143	2011-05-22 09:29:00	How stupid own time like these clowns pace their drug use so they are recovered by the time they get to work. Drugs have long term effects which effect the user making them dangerous at work. So does alcohol. Should everyone who enjoys a beer or two on the weekend be tested on Monday morning and declared unfit for work henceforth? (and threatened with some quite severe legal consequences) There is a big difference between a recreational user and a habitual user, of anything, be it alcohol, drugs or McDonalds.	fred_fish (15241)
1204144	2011-05-22 09:30:00	It said most and I chose to disagree so your second sentence is BS. Well said, semantics will solve the problem.	Cicero (40)
1204145	2011-05-22 19:51:00	I worked a short time at a local pharmacy, and was surprised by the regular line of 'customers' at opening time in the morning. Turns out this was one of the pharmacies that doled out metahodone to our junkies. Must admit I was surprised we had so many people addicted to hard drugs in our community, and the consequent social and economic costs their stupid foray had had on themselves and continued to have on our society. Hard drug suppliers should be shot on the spot. As should anybody caught importing the rot. Frankly, I feel little more sympathy for the users as well, but teenage years, ignorance and peer pressure can do a lot to overwhelm anyones common sense and consequently allow them to get hooked. Prisons should be secure enough to ensure that junkies come out clean rather than able to maintain their habit.	Paul.Cov (425)
1204146	2011-05-22 20:12:00	It seems that Twelvevolts does not want people in prison for some reason. So let's make everything legal including murder and then no one will have to go to prison. Problem solved. As typical with you, you have no ability to discuss the topic at hand so you make up a straw man argument about something else and then go on your merry way with an argument that it completely irrelevant to the topic.	Twelvevolts (5457)
1204147	2011-05-22 23:36:00	I never said they were legal there, just that it goes with what Twelvevolts said: What is the logic behind jailing drug addicts, surely they need medical attention not a jail sentence. And, it would appear that it works... But with all the fame (and the riches that go with it) Pete Doherty never sought medical assistance with his addiction. Should he have been put in a strait jacket and bundled off to a medical institution?	Miami Steve (2128)
1204148	2011-05-22 23:49:00	As typical with you, you have no ability to discuss the topic at hand so you make up a straw man argument about something else and then go on your merry way with an argument that it completely irrelevant to the topic. Actually I'm quite happy to discuss the matter. Illegal drugs should not be used period. Also they should not be accessable in prisons and I'm all for prison for people who insist on taking drugs.	Snorkbox (15764)
1204149	2011-05-23 00:15:00	So does alcohol. Should everyone who enjoys a beer or two on the weekend be tested on Monday morning and declared unfit for work henceforth? (and threatened with some quite severe legal consequences) There is a big difference between a recreational user and a habitual user, of anything, be it alcohol, drugs or McDonalds. Big cop out bring alcohol into the equation.	prefect (6291)
1204150	2011-05-23 00:44:00	Well this person has not learned that the penalty for possession may be time in pokey. "Pete Doherty did not fare well with the judge because he has been in court at least 13 times for drug possession and theft and has been in jail twice before." I don't really care about the fact he uses drugs but obviously he is stealing to support the habit and that's where it affects others. Twelvevolts just wants to let him free to do as he likes apparently.	Snorkbox (15764)
1204151	2011-05-23 01:01:00	So you think the government should become drug dealers and supply the populace with deadly poison? Or should we leave this up to the corperates? They can reap in millions, the government can tax it, The people will be hexed. (it would certainly make the tobacco industry look pretty weak and pathetic) Are you currently on drugs? Keep em illegal, those that want them have no trouble seeking them out, and those that choose to get addicted can suffer the consequences of their actions. Play with fire....... Do you actually have ANY experience with drugs, or are you just spouting what you heard....I have used drugs for over 30 yrs....Drugs dont harm people, greed does!...The only drugs I dont condone are P and the big H...The rest, like alcohol are fine if used in moderation!	SolMiester (139)
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