Oh hey, also the same thing with environmental issues

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    8 days ago

    In general the concept sounds ok, but I think the reality would make it a death camp since many of those drugs are so addictive that you simply won’t break free on your own, without being forced to quit.

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      8 days ago

      If they want to be forced that should be an option too… But so should the option of continuing to use until it kills you… but even then we should do our best to keep them as healthy and comfortable as possible because in the long run it costs society less that way and it’s easier to get out of when they decide to

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        8 days ago

        I don’t think you are doing drug addicts any favors by letting them continue to use. Their life is better without that addiction and a healthy society would help them as much as possible and feasible. I’m all for personal freedom, but I don’t view addiction as being free.

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          7 days ago

          Addiction isn’t freedom… But the only way to beat it is for that person to choose to fight it themselves… Until they make that choice we’re just wasting time, energy, and money trying to force them to