I agree, we would probably be better off with out guns all together. But people will have them. Some think we'd be better off without drugs all together, maybe they're right. But people will use them. There is just no sense in restricting everyone because a few people cannot control themselves, or act appropriately in our society. I don't think I (or anyone else) should be a criminal, but I am, because I(they) smoke marijuana from time to time. I don't think responsible people should be criminals, just for owning an inanimate object.
I could kill someone from miles away with some poorly manufactured meth. In 1986 aspirin was laced with cyanide. You could have a bad reaction to something laced in your pot...if you are unaware of it, or ignorant to its possibility. The difference is, people will take them of their own choosing, and most likely no one will be brought to justice. If drugs were legal, they could be obtained and manufactured in a safe and controlled manner. If guns remain legal, they can, to some extent, be controlled and tracked. Ownership made known to appropriate authorities. Actions can be taken to persuade owners to store them safely. Its not perfect, but its better than banning them and hoping the problem goes away.
Besides, your more likely to die from a heart attack than a gunshot....maybe we should outlaw and control food.
Peace & Pot indeed...........Soilent Green is people.
Submitted by one12alpha () on Sat, 11/07/2009 - 22:19.
Fair enough....
I agree, we would probably be better off with out guns all together. But people will have them. Some think we'd be better off without drugs all together, maybe they're right. But people will use them. There is just no sense in restricting everyone because a few people cannot control themselves, or act appropriately in our society. I don't think I (or anyone else) should be a criminal, but I am, because I(they) smoke marijuana from time to time. I don't think responsible people should be criminals, just for owning an inanimate object.
I could kill someone from miles away with some poorly manufactured meth. In 1986 aspirin was laced with cyanide. You could have a bad reaction to something laced in your pot...if you are unaware of it, or ignorant to its possibility. The difference is, people will take them of their own choosing, and most likely no one will be brought to justice. If drugs were legal, they could be obtained and manufactured in a safe and controlled manner. If guns remain legal, they can, to some extent, be controlled and tracked. Ownership made known to appropriate authorities. Actions can be taken to persuade owners to store them safely. Its not perfect, but its better than banning them and hoping the problem goes away.
Besides, your more likely to die from a heart attack than a gunshot....maybe we should outlaw and control food.
Peace & Pot indeed...........Soilent Green is people.