Would You be Tempted to try Drugs if They Were Legalized?

GeddyBass2112 · 01-11-2011, 03:08 PM

Did a search but nothing came up that was useful/relevant/recent.

I'm involved in a debating society and one of the questions we were asked is this, in regard to drugs legalization: would you, assuming you've never taken drugs before, be tempted to use drugs should they be all legalized?

The argument from many people in my group was that legalization would lead to little or no increase in drugs users, arguing that those who really do wish to use whatever substance are not deterred by legality.

Any opinions appreciated!

~~James~~ · 01-11-2011, 03:10 PM

Yes.

GeddyBass2112 · 01-11-2011, 03:20 PM

Too late for me to answer my own question...

crash_override · 01-11-2011, 03:23 PM

Prohibition is the only thing in my way at this point.

~~someonecompletelyrandom~~ · 01-11-2011, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crash_override

Prohibition is the only thing in my way at this point.

Same. Of marijuana anyway.

GeddyBass2112 · 01-11-2011, 03:27 PM

Why would legality of something be an issue if you wanted to do something?

~~someonecompletelyrandom~~ · 01-11-2011, 03:32 PM

1. Wanting to be a law abiding citizen and showing respect for authority.
2. Fear of getting caught and the unjust punishment to follow.
3. Setting an example for others, especially if you have a family.

Those are my 3 reasons.

Freebase Dali · 01-11-2011, 03:59 PM

All the people I've ever known that have done drugs, myself included, did not place enough significance on the legality of it to dissuade themselves from doing them. Unless you're overly paranoid or lack common knowledge, it's not hard to dismiss the idea that any time you obtain and put an illegal substance in your body a S.W.A.T team will bust in through the windows and arrest you.
I think most people who get busted for drugs (personal use type situations) end up in that position secondarily, after stupidly getting caught breaking some other law while in possession of drugs.
Unless you're a high level dealer who's being watched, I don't think a person should have any concern about whether they'll get busted for smoking a joint or something in their basement.

Personally, I think people that use legality as their sole excuse for not doing drugs are actually more afraid/unsure of the drug itself than they are of possible legal consequences. I don't think most functional, intelligent people really think their chances of getting busted are anywhere near as high as let on.

~~Sansa Stark~~ · 01-11-2011, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freebase Dali

All the people I've ever known that have done drugs, myself included, did not place enough significance on the legality of it to dissuade themselves from doing them. Unless you're overly paranoid or lack common knowledge, it's not hard to dismiss the idea that any time you obtain and put an illegal substance in your body a S.W.A.T team will bust in through the windows and arrest you.
I think most people who get busted for drugs (personal use type situations) end up in that position secondarily, after stupidly getting caught breaking some other law while in possession of drugs.
Unless you're a high level dealer who's being watched, I don't think a person should have any concern about whether they'll get busted for smoking a joint or something in their basement.

Personally, I think people that use legality as their sole excuse for not doing drugs are actually more afraid/unsure of the drug itself than they are of possible legal consequences. I don't think most functional, intelligent people really think their chances of getting busted are anywhere near as high as let on.

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Personally, I think that people are way too influenced by drug hysteria and the media portrays drugs as a BIG ****ING DEAL and makes it seem like you'll die immediately after taking a toke or something. Granted, addiction ****ing sucks, but knowing what you put in your body and experimenting out of pure curiosity is something I think is totally natural and okay. I could care less about the legality of certain drugs, as there are many legal drugs that are the same thing, but manufactured and regulated. Drugs have a certain stigma around them and have for many years that prevents us from learning what they're actually about and what they can do to and for us. Not every drug is SUPER HARMFUL OMG.

Also, I think the fact drugs are illegal adds allure to them, much like abstinence education leads to more ****ing.

Dotoar · 01-11-2011, 05:31 PM

I voted "no" since the legal system hasn't prevented me from doing it on occasion. Prohibiton doesn't stop anyone who's tempted enough which is one reason why it's counterproductive.

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Yes, I would	16	17.39%
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Unsure	4	4.35%
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01-11-2011, 03:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
GeddyBass2112 Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK Posts: 165	Would You be Tempted to try Drugs if They Were Legalized? Did a search but nothing came up that was useful/relevant/recent. I'm involved in a debating society and one of the questions we were asked is this, in regard to drugs legalization: would you, assuming you've never taken drugs before, be tempted to use drugs should they be all legalized? The argument from many people in my group was that legalization would lead to little or no increase in drugs users, arguing that those who really do wish to use whatever substance are not deterred by legality. Any opinions appreciated!

01-11-2011, 05:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dotoar Supernatural anaesthetist Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Örebro, Sweden Posts: 436	I voted "no" since the legal system hasn't prevented me from doing it on occasion. Prohibiton doesn't stop anyone who's tempted enough which is one reason why it's counterproductive. __________________ - More is more -

01-11-2011, 03:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
~~James~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,483	Yes.

01-11-2011, 03:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
GeddyBass2112 Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK Posts: 165	Too late for me to answer my own question...

01-11-2011, 03:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
GeddyBass2112 Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK Posts: 165	Why would legality of something be an issue if you wanted to do something?

01-11-2011, 03:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
~~someonecompletelyrandom~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,538	1. Wanting to be a law abiding citizen and showing respect for authority. 2. Fear of getting caught and the unjust punishment to follow. 3. Setting an example for others, especially if you have a family. Those are my 3 reasons.

01-11-2011, 03:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
Freebase Dali Partying on the inside Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5,584	All the people I've ever known that have done drugs, myself included, did not place enough significance on the legality of it to dissuade themselves from doing them. Unless you're overly paranoid or lack common knowledge, it's not hard to dismiss the idea that any time you obtain and put an illegal substance in your body a S.W.A.T team will bust in through the windows and arrest you. I think most people who get busted for drugs (personal use type situations) end up in that position secondarily, after stupidly getting caught breaking some other law while in possession of drugs. Unless you're a high level dealer who's being watched, I don't think a person should have any concern about whether they'll get busted for smoking a joint or something in their basement. Personally, I think people that use legality as their sole excuse for not doing drugs are actually more afraid/unsure of the drug itself than they are of possible legal consequences. I don't think most functional, intelligent people really think their chances of getting busted are anywhere near as high as let on.