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Non-Compliance

As adults, we have a sovereign right To life and liberty. Pursuent to every manner and fashion Of that which makes us happy. The ecstacy of intoxication Is a fundamental right. The euphoria of opium, Every poets delight. Intoxicants have been used by man Since Time Immemorial. Drugs have become ubiquitous, Commonplace and affordable. Why then, has dear old Uncle Sam Deemed them illegal and immoral?

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Nancy Jones

Date: 8/7/2011 1:40:00 PM

Tight write on a controversial theme, cynthia. Thanks. .. And as for the phrase "intemperate banter" left by another commenter, I thought "intemperance" implied excess of the sort in which, for example, adults imbibe in far too many perfectly legal drinks and subsequently behave like... well, you know. Just sayin'... that legality does not necessarily equate to morality, nor vice-versa.

Stephen Parker

Date: 8/7/2011 10:45:00 AM

One phrase to satiate your intemperate banter, "users become abusers". Illegal drugs are controlling substances. They bring some pleasure but ameliorate the euphoria with long term pain.

Steven Henderson

Date: 8/7/2011 10:29:00 AM

He hasn't so long as your using the ones they are providing i. e. prescription drugs!! Also like the first line..as adults..sovereign right! Thanks for sharing! Steve