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It is absolutely not easier to take away than to help. When trying to take away you must fight the will of those you plan to deprive. Whereas while helping you can often expect cooperation.


Depends on whether you are giving people what they need, or what they want.

If you ‘give’ an addict rehab they may fight you every step of the way, but if you give them heroin they’ll love you.


Forcing people into rehab doesn't work.


If you're trying to "give" rehab to someone who does not want it you may in fact be "taking away".

That said, there are other ways to help those with addiction beyond giving them heroin.


> Whereas while helping you can often expect cooperation

Yes, if the person you're helping has a calibrated moral compass and is mentally sound.




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