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To: Lazarus_Long who wrote (713588)	11/16/2005 6:15:38 PM
From: Bill	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 769670

Alcohol is more damaging than either. That's hilarious. Among the pro drug crowd, there is religion. A basic tenet of that religion is to compare marijuana and other drugs to alcohol, and claim alcohol is worse! To anyone who enjoys a nice glass of wine, a couple of beers or a mellow Dewars on ice, the claim is absurd. If the claim is alcohol in excess is bad, well then, the issue is excess, isn't it? Of course a single joint (or just a couple of pipe hits) is excess. There is no moderation when it comes to getting stoned. There is no moderation when sticking a needle full of smack into deep black arm veins. And no moderation when placing a windowpane on your tongue or gobbling shrooms. The alcohol comparison is a fallacy. But its just religion to the pro drug crowd.

To: Lazarus_Long who wrote (713588)	11/16/2005 6:17:30 PM
From: goldworldnet	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

Most people agree that substance abuse should be managed and restricted by the government to some extent. While people will differ on where the lines are drawn and what penalties are imposed, the topic does not appear to be of high political interest at this time. My own opinion of government intervention for most issues is usually dependent on the financial costs required. * * *