Originally Posted by
Jim Kyle
Yes, up to the point that it injures others. Alcohol is up to the individual, but driving a vehicle while impaired by it is not.
The late John W. Campbell had an interesting idea, more than 40 years ago: Do away with ALL "morality" laws, but at the same time do away with the cultural rule that people should be saved from the consequences of their (bad) choices. That is, don't bother to treat overdosing at public expense. Let the consequence make its point.
From a purely logical point of view, it would be efficient -- and probably improve the gene pool at the same time. Of course, it'll never happen...
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