Even if the "learned people" you mention agree that some substances are bad, it doesn't follow that the solution is simple, wouldn't you say? Moreover, it requires a multi-area approach, not just medical, but also e.g. social and political. If we are to be of any help, we should not try to ignore the complexity of the world to match it with our own moral standards (it's been tried before, with catastrophic results), and always beware of wishful thinking...Mmm, nah, I disagree. I agree with the people who have scientific knowledge in the field, like doctors, psychologists, you know.... learned people. They tell me, nah, it's a bad. So it's a bad. And then I crack down on it in my favourite way.
Er... by cracking down.
True, the trick is that risk minimisation is also a strategy, and how do you do that? By keeping everything illegal and going after suppliers.
The opposition is not clear cut, either. In fact, much of it is based on old cultural prejudices. If you're interested, read Dr. Sanjay Gupta's piece on why he (formerly one of the most outspoken critics of medical marijuana) changed his mind.
And no, it's not a mix of "eh don't worry about it" and "no we should not be doing this". Sometimes, Red, you can be a little rigid and dogmatic in your thinking.
But we still love you.
Medical marijuana. I don't have a problem with medical anything. I have a problem with recreational everything.
Edited by Redezra, 28 July 2015 - 10:08 AM.