Should I be jailed for breaking the law?

[onewheeldave]

But many crimials don't think their crime is wrong - drug users are no different in that respect.

 

The difference is that drug users aren't doing anything wrong, while burgulars are.

[Mr Bojangles]

The difference is that drug users aren't doing anything wrong, while burgulars are.

Yes they are, they're breaking the law.

 

That, and not the opinion of a drug user, is what determines the difference between right and wrong.

[Halibut]

Yes they are, they're breaking the law.

 

That, and not the opinion of a drug user, is what determines the difference between right and wrong.

 

You're wrong. Drinking alcohol, for example. Right or wrong?

[onewheeldave]

Yes they are, they're breaking the law.

 

That, and not the opinion of a drug user, is what determines the difference between right and wrong.

 

It's not wrong to break laws that are ridiculous.

[Mr Bojangles]

You're wrong. Drinking alcohol, for example. Right or wrong?

In your humble opinion.

And to answer - right if it's within the law and not to excess.

[Mr Bojangles]

It's not wrong to break laws that are ridiculous.

Perhaps so, but we're not talking about ridiculous laws.

 

Claiming that the laws imposed by the majority of mature nations are ridiculous is in itself ridiculous - shame you can't see that.

[Halibut]

Perhaps so, but we're not talking about ridiculous laws.

 

Let's try another tack. Why do you think it should be illegal to use cannabis?

[onewheeldave]

Perhaps so, but we're not talking about ridiculous laws.

 

Claiming that the laws imposed by the majority of mature nations are ridiculous is in itself ridiculous - shame you can't see that.

 

Adoption by the majority is no guarantee of moral correctness.

 

I've given multiple reasons why I consider the UK drug laws to be ridiculous- you're welcome to address any of those reasons and attempt to show they are in error.

[Conrod]

A predicatable thread.

 

Imagine, drug users saying governments are wrong and harmful drugs should be legal. Quelle surprise.

[Cyclone]

A predicatable thread.

 

Imagine, drug users saying governments are wrong and harmful drugs should be legal. Quelle surprise.

 

What you fail to realise is that many non drug users are saying the same thing.