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If people want to do drugs, they will do them regardless of the presence of state intervention. The reason people don’t do drugs is because they are aware of the adverse effects, not for fear of the law.

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This is very clueless and ignorant as well, lacking any understanding of why people abuse substances.

Given legal, cheap drugs like crystal meth and heroin, many people who would otherwise never touch a drug in their life would succumb to the temptation upon losing their job, being divorced, having a loved one die, etc and wanting to drown the pain away. The reason most regular folks avoid this right now is a) fear of the law and b) no access. Legalizing drugs eliminates both of these deterrents.

Many people infact succumb to their depression with alcohol and in rare cases even commit suicide. And infact alcohol can consume one's life and ruin it as well, but that is a different story. Resorting to easy-to-find heroin or meth to eliminate pain would lead to a chance, lets say an incredibly good one, that your life will be entirely consumed by the drug with little chance for recovery.

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The legalization of drugs may increase addiction somewhat, not as much as you think though.


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Again this is entirely ignorant to not only common sense but to empirical evidence as well. Just look at countries like the Netherlands who have legalized pot and seen pot use among even 10 years olds increase 300+%. Well, at least Needle Park is open and thriving.

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Poor example. One is providing a product which people demand, the other is promoting the illegal use of force.

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Murder for hire is a very demanded service in both the US and the world. Who are you to tell someone how to run their business? By illegalizing it, you limit its supply and drive up profits for hitmen, providing them financial incentive.

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Drunk drivers hurt other people, against their will.

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And drug users never hurt other people against their will? Clearly you know very little of drugs and their effects.