Patrick - in the best of worlds, you are correct. Been to the People's Republik of Denver lately? If my renter is busted twice for disturbing the peace on MY property, it can be confiscated. A couple of loud parties and you take the home from the landlord? Yes. No due process.
Also, just like alcohol, one can control their actions while under the influence of LSD, PCP, heroin, cocaine, etc. Just like alcohol, if you cannot control yourself when drinking (using drugs) you can control yourself beforehand, when you choose to use, and how much. If I ate a sheet of acid, then I'm obviously a moron. But a single line of coke at a party doesn't turn me into a menace to society. I know the difference, and I'm the one who's responsible for my actions if I eat the sheet of acid and then go (insert horrible crime here), just like one who drinks to excess, then drives.
If we, as a society, quit treating people like children and make people take responsibilty for themselves, their actions, and yes, even their children, maybe our society will grow up. As a productive, responsible member of society who's tired of paying for other's indescretions with my tax dollars and my freedoms, I must say that the current way of dealing with drugs (and personal responsibility in general) isn't working. If this is a "War on drugs." we're losing. Those of you who think such things should still be outlawed need to come up with something better - if you can do it without such high cost (in money and freedom) I'm all ears. If not, give it up.
Also, just like alcohol, one can control their actions while under the influence of LSD, PCP, heroin, cocaine, etc. Just like alcohol, if you cannot control yourself when drinking (using drugs) you can control yourself beforehand, when you choose to use, and how much. If I ate a sheet of acid, then I'm obviously a moron. But a single line of coke at a party doesn't turn me into a menace to society. I know the difference, and I'm the one who's responsible for my actions if I eat the sheet of acid and then go (insert horrible crime here), just like one who drinks to excess, then drives.
If we, as a society, quit treating people like children and make people take responsibilty for themselves, their actions, and yes, even their children, maybe our society will grow up. As a productive, responsible member of society who's tired of paying for other's indescretions with my tax dollars and my freedoms, I must say that the current way of dealing with drugs (and personal responsibility in general) isn't working. If this is a "War on drugs." we're losing. Those of you who think such things should still be outlawed need to come up with something better - if you can do it without such high cost (in money and freedom) I'm all ears. If not, give it up.