Debatepoint: drug prohibition

'drug prohibition'

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oppose 50% · liberty

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by wikipedia on 2005-05-01 23:19:22

The War on Drugs has led to a decrease in civil liberties. Previously illegal searches and seizures, confiscations, wiretaps, and other police actions have been legitimized out of a desire to use them against drug smugglers or dealers. 1, 2, 3, 4

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oppose 0% · Re: liberty

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by wikipedia on 2005-05-01 23:19:45

This is true, but is worth it for the benefit of the health and safety of non-drug-abusing members of society.

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oppose 0% · Re: liberty

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by wikipedia on 2005-05-01 23:20:04

This is not a valid point for the War on Drugs unless you also advocate treating alcohol and tobacco, which harm non-users just as much as any illegal drug.

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title: 'Re: liberty'
text: 'This is not a valid point for the War on Drugs unless you also advocate treating alcohol and tobacco, which harm non-users just as much as any illegal drug.'
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date: 2005-05-01 23:20:04
submitter: wikipedia
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