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Re:How the war on drugs creates violence by bluedino on Wednesday October 21, 2015 @09:44AM (#10425319)
>> Many low-level heroin/cocaine users just lead normal lives. As do many low-level wine users.

This is a pretty ridiculous comparison

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Re:How the war on drugs creates violence by code_sterling on Wednesday October 21, 2015 @09:54AM (#10425390)
Hardly, just because alcohol is socially accepted doesn't mean it's not a drug. Alcohol and heroine are considered the most harmful drugs out there. It's an apt comparison.
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Re:How the war on drugs creates violence by ex_ex_nihilo on Wednesday October 21, 2015 @01:18PM (#10426870)
It's only ridiculous if you don't think about it.
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