>I stated clearly "As long as it(drug use) does not hurt others through the production or the consumption or harm the environment
But... It does. We know that it does. There are classes of drugs which don't lend themselves to responsible use. That problem will remain, and you'll still have the junkies stealing to get high, regardless of where they spend that money. These drugs have a negative societal impact, of course exacerbated by the fact that using them turns you into a criminal.
I don't know that e.g. unfettered access to heroin is a good thing. I do know that treatment instead of jail is a good thing.
But... It does. We know that it does. There are classes of drugs which don't lend themselves to responsible use. That problem will remain, and you'll still have the junkies stealing to get high, regardless of where they spend that money. These drugs have a negative societal impact, of course exacerbated by the fact that using them turns you into a criminal.
I don't know that e.g. unfettered access to heroin is a good thing. I do know that treatment instead of jail is a good thing.