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Originally posted by PsykoOps
Even if something is harmful to a person why does that automatically make it illegal? Dont I as a individual have all the right in the world to harm myself if I choose so?
Originally posted by Lyriox
Prostitution: Can you honestly tell me that prostitutes have no problem with their lifestyle? It destroys their lives. That's reason enough for it to be illegal in my opinion.
Originally posted by Lyriox
Soft drugs / Marijuana: Assuming it's harmless, if it was made legal then there would be no progress because everyone would be stoned all the time.
Originally posted by Lyriox
If its harmful (e.g. carcinogens) then it's obvious why it should be illegal.
Originally posted by TruthCanHurt
Originally posted by Toelint
Maybe you need to ask yourself if there is such a thing as a TRUELY victimless crime. By legal definition, a crime has an Actor (The bad guy) and a Subject (The victim). Yes, the two can be the same.
Okay, I've asked myself that question and the answer is YES! There truly
are victimless crimes. A crime is simply doing something that is illegal.
If that same activity is not illegal then PRESTO! it is no longer a crime.
Originally posted by Toelint
Interesting that you ONLY mention Prostitution and "mild" drugs. But what about Suicide? Death by Heroin? Indeed, Death by Drinking! How about Driving Drunk? Hey, YOU DROVE TO THE BAR TO DRINK...BUT YA CAN'T DRIVE HOME?? So what if you slam into a streetlight...odds are, you'd probably be alone in the car. Who's the victim? As I said, YOU WANTED TO DRINK AND DRIVE.
This tactic is the most often used by people wanting to avoid the issue. You
avoid addressing the issues I've mentioned and instead want to discuss
something else in an attempt to lump everything together. Never did
I advocate making EVERYTHING legal. By attempting to change the subject
you are all but admitting the injustice currently in place for the issues at hand.
Originally posted by AlphaHumana
... I am very very much in favor of expanding the "sin" tax to fatty unhealthy foods and/or giving tax breaks/insurance cuts or credits for healthier foods.
Originally posted by AlphaHumana
It is upsetting to me, for example that my fat-free cholesterol-free foods cost 3x or 4x more than that of their unhealthy equivalents
Originally posted by Toelint
Take an Administration of Justice course, okay?...
Originally posted by User4574
I like the song "Throw Away Your Television" by Red Hot Chili Peppers not jusy because of the lyrics and tune ... but really, sometimes I do want to throw away my Television. But I can't because I'm a screenwriter so I HAVE to watch TV. I just stay away from the news. The news is evil.