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Originally Posted by Patofnaud
Really? So now sitting and having a glass of wine is the same as shooting up?
Way to go.
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I am not advocating for a ban of either or the legalization. However, it is interesting how and what substances are banned, legalized, banned again, etc. without, IMHO, paying much attention to the past. Good or bad, alcohol, nicotine, and opiates are addictive.
Opiates,
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/histo...ion-180967673/
Alcohol,
https://www.cato.org/publications/po...on-was-failure
Neither is the definitive statement but do show how opiate and alcohol use has been debated in US society for generations. My guess, and it is just that, is if nicotine, alcohol, or opiates were “discovered “ today, all would be banned or highly regulated.
To return to the original post, I don’t think anyone should drink and drive - one drink when driving is one too many. I realize not everyone shares my belief, but to me it’s just not worth it.