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Re:The main thing about Phenylacetone meth is that there's s... by rsj_hn on Thursday October 28, 2021 @08:19PM (#29033786)
But the harm or benefit of a policy is not measured by how many specific decisions are performed, but rather by the overall effect of the policy on the community, no? So let's just talk about that rather than counting steps between A and B.
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Re:The main thing about Phenylacetone meth is that there's s... by daveguy on Thursday October 28, 2021 @08:35PM (#29033893)
The overall harm or benefit to the community is certainly related to how many and likely those bad decisions are that result in a specific harm/benefit.
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Re:The main thing about Phenylacetone meth is that there's s... by chucksta on Thursday October 28, 2021 @09:55PM (#29034326)
Something like this? https://www.vox.com/2014/5/19/5727712/drug-alcohol-deaths
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Re:The main thing about Phenylacetone meth is that there's s... by daveguy on Thursday October 28, 2021 @11:03PM (#29034725)
Well yeah. I'm all for locking up drunk drivers, offering rehab and then permanently revoking their drivers licenses if they do it again. That goes to the second decision to adversely affect others.
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Re:The main thing about Phenylacetone meth is that there's s... by rsj_hn on Thursday October 28, 2021 @08:43PM (#29033941)
If true, then you should be able to make that case directly, no?
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