Eric's post, Just another junkie? Or a mother's beloved son?, got me to thinking about the premise of the drug war. Here it is:
The premise of the Drug War is that by inflicting enough pain you can get people to stop taking unauthorized pain relief medications.
I would say it differently:
If you cause people enough harm, you will stop them from doing things that you think are self-destructive.
But both versions aptly demonstrate why the cure is worse than the disease.
"WAR!
What is it GOOD FOR? Absolutely, NOTHING!... say it again!"
Thanks!
Reminds me of the old idea of stopping homosexuality by locking up gays in prison.
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I would say it differently:
If you cause people enough harm, you will stop them from doing things that you think are self-destructive.
But both versions aptly demonstrate why the cure is worse than the disease.