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> Some of the currently illegal substances are not physiologically addictive and are minimally harmful (if at all). There are hundreds of peer reviewed papers that show this.

I'm not sure what I wrote that makes you think I'm not aware of this. I definitely think that most drug's we're currently enforcing should not be scheduled how they are.

That said, have you seen what percent of crime in low-mid income neighborhoods is meth-related? At least around here, it's not very pretty, and I definitely will continue to support putting behind bars the folks that produce and import those types of substances, and damage communities for profit.



I'm sorry, I glossed over your last paragraph, which does paint a more fair portrayal. I should have read more closely.

And yep, I totally agree that some of the harder drugs can be extremely damaging, and that those who profit from them are pure scum.




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