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To: DayTraderKidd who wrote (51181)	7/16/2004 2:38:19 PM
From: one_less	Read Replies (2) of 89467

We have a serious disparity in the way we regulate substances. Alcohol is clearly associated with social problems (crime, disease, accidents, domestic abuse and neglect, etc) that carry negative impacts to our culture and justice system at a very high rate, and expense. There is a distinction between some people who use alcohol as a regulated substance and otherwise abstain from illegal activity vs marijuana users who are more likely to view any illegal substance or activity as subject to individual discernment. On the basis of risk associated with either substance on its own merit, I think the evidence shows alcohol to be a far more dangerous substance to the individual user and society. That includes addiction as well as events that are associated with use. But we should also consider the economic impacts... Golf courses would go bankrupt. Corporate account execs would be unable to get contracts signed etc. I would prefer that use or possession in either case be decriminalized or that both be designated as the same type of offense. I would like to see the punishment for crimes that are committed while under the influence carry an extra weight. The reason is that some people get loaded as a means of finding the courage to commit unsavory acts. In other cases people could or should know that the use of substances carries risks, so they should accept responsibility for the outcomes of this risky behavior as part of the decision to ingest. Temporary insanity because they didn't have control of their faculties at the time of an event should not be a defense in this case. The idea behind vehicular homicide as a drunk driver should be expanded to include other types of harm done as a result of getting loaded. Disclosure: I'm a tea toter...

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