That is a fair point
There is no doubt in my my mind that if alcohol had been 'discovered' last week, it would never be made legal to sell for recreational use. Tobacco I'm not so sure, because it doesn't alter the state of mind as much as the other two. If cannabis was legal, you would still need laws about driving, using machinery or looking after children, so it isn't as easy as all that. I'd not want a stoned doctor, air traffic controller, pilot, taxi driver, judge, jury, surgeon, etc.
I'm guessing banning it wholesale is a cheaper option.
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TheSundaeLunch I'm a fucking shrub, alright?, Fri 3 Jun 2011, 0:09,
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Tobacco does cause cancer though. I agree with you on having laws implemented if it was legalised but I doubt they would be too dissimilar from alcohol laws as at the end of the day as you wouldn't want a drunk doctor, air traffic controller, pilot, taxi driver, judge, jury, surgeon etc
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Yes, tobacco causes cancer.
But rugby causes broken bones. So does horse riding. Boxing! How much do they cost that we cheerfully pay for on the NHS. I'm not sure where a line can be drawn.
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TheSundaeLunch I'm a fucking shrub, alright?, Fri 3 Jun 2011, 0:27,
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I think the general "...under the influence" laws would cover it though.
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TheAlmightyBeev, Fri 3 Jun 2011, 0:28,
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