Yes, I realize they do have families. But think of this as a matter of politics, where you cannot see everything as personal.
You do realize politics is a load of bulllshit, it's generally not good for anyone except the politicians involved (and even when a politician does try to do good, their hands are bound/they are limited to what they can do because of their obligations to others who helped them get to where they are). If you think you know how to play the game, you'll see that politicians are backed by groups who finance their campaigns to see them elected because they have their own interests in mind. These groups control a lot of people's votes and they can help give a candidate a better chance. They can't just walk away from that, or else their career will be ruined.
If that were the case, the world would be a mess right now.
I would say the world would be less of a mess if we used more thought in our nation's actions and less politics. People would have a better standard of life as well. Explain to me why your countries throws away billions to foreign aid when you have people dying of starvation in your own country, dying because they can't afford healthcare, people on the street because they can't afford a home, or unable to find a job. The first priority of any nation should be to it's people. Unfortunately, because of politics, it looks better to the rest of the world to give your money to others who do not always need it than spend it to improve the quality of life of your own citizens. I'm not saying that money shouldn't be given as a relief effort but, just look into some of the money your country gives away, some is just ridiculous. Also look at how fast your country mobilizes and sends money/aid to a foreign nation struck by a natural disaster and then compare that to how fast people in Hurricane Katrina were helped. That's politics for you
Also, thanks to politics, atrocities like the genocide in Rwanda and Darfur (along with COUNTLESS OTHERS) were simply left to happen. (They started because of politics as well.)
There would never be any wars to defend your country because generals and leaders would be scared about harming or impacting the families in the other country.
Please realize that most wars aren't to started to defend a country, but rather because of some political obligation or some other motivation. There are few wars that can actually be justified as 'right' and that were waged in the interest of protecting a nation. (P.S. You'll see the U.S. didn't really have any enemies in the middle-east until they sided with Israel and started enacting all kinds of fucked up policies that pissed off all the Arabs. That whole dispute in the middle-east will never be solved BECAUSE of politics.)
No matter who the person is, if they are addicted, they are weak. But everyone has weak points, so I'm not criticizing them particularly, but I am criticizing the group as a whole. When someone is addicted, the drug tends to overtake their whole life. This is no way to live. Or rather, this a way to live to achieve a quicker death. So what's so wrong if I say I don't mind their death? And that their death can hold some benefits?
Not all drug addicts are weak, you're generalizing and judging by stereotypes. There have been very, very powerful people who were addicted to drugs their entire lives who accomplished many great things, through history to present day (from kings to literary greats). So it's not about them being addicted to drugs, from what I'm hearing, it's about them being weak.
You need to 'live and let live'. If it's not hurting you or anyone else but that particular person, then let it be. I mean, who are you to determine their death would hold a benefit? One person cannot make such a decision, even if you polled the entire country, the result would be mixed, so there would be no real way to reach a consensus on your thoughts. You're allowed to think that is true though, just as racists are allowed to hate blacks and jews, freedom of opinion is something I believe in strongly... it's just unfortunate many people don't take the time to do a little thinking before they cast their opinions in stone.
(Also, please list me the benefits you're talking about if drug addicts were to die off, I'm curious.)
Excuse me? When did I every say she should be killed? I just said when she does die, it wouldn't necessarily be a bad thing.
It wouldn't be a bad thing to you, but it certainly wouldn't be a good thing either.
These are just my political views. Maybe it would help you understand if I told you that I would support Fascism (not the Nazism, but the original form of Fascism. It was never done correctly. And I think it's too late to attempt it now.
There's a reason why they didn't work. They are awesome in theory, but because of your best friend POLITICS and a little human nature, they will NEVER work. Besides, freedom to live your own life with equal opportunities is every person's right.
Actually.....yes. I think all drugs should be legal. If you're stupid enough to try, become addicted to, and overdose on heroin, you're doing everyone a favor and weeding yourself out of the gene pool.
/facepalm. Are you fucking kidding me.
I was addicted to drugs for 4 years. It's something I ALWAYS intended to stop in the back of my mind, I just couldn't for many reasons (usually because I put it off... 'tomorrow, tomorrow' syndrome
). It was a habit I became dependent on. I was a little stupid for starting to begin with but it's not like I knew that it would happen... the addiction comes easily. People don't choose to be addicted, it's a hard thing. How is dying because of a problem doing someone else a favour? Do you feel the same about depressed people who commit suicide? People don't try drugs to become strung out social rejects. And remember, everyone is addicted to something. Whether it's drugs, food, exercise, etc... if you see that as a weakness in the gene pool then you better start the killing now, you have nearly 7 billion people you need to get rid of.
P.S. Cigarettes and alcohol are drugs too. Put yourself in someone else's shoes and remember how hard it was for you when you tried to quit smoking. Now take away all your income, throw in a lot of physical/mental abuse, multiply that craving in your brain for the substance x 100 and you are now experiencing what a drug addict might feel. Still think the same? Just because someone does drugs means they are a write off, and shouldn't be allowed to live. For fuck sakes
People aren't perfect, I'm sure you're not living your life to your full potential either, none of us are, so who cares. Live and let live should be the mantra here.
^Dont you do pot alot?
Yes....but I think drug use is a personal choice which is no business of the government. Same with prostitution. They're victimless crimes....and no, someone who OD's is not a victim.
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And prostitution is not a victimless crime for fuck's sakes....... I want to slap you
And fighting to control the drug rackets in all major cities results in A LOT of deaths. But Senior if I close my eyes and ignore the facts... OMG NO VICTIMS!
Well....occasionally, but I'd rather see fewer arrests and a happier population, because it's going to happen regardless of the law.
So is murder
And rape. According to your reasoning those should be legal too
It's because of the spam... AND FUCK THIS IS WHY I DIDN'T POST IN THIS THREAD.
