tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881063035564375834.post929938105648606087..comments2023-05-08T05:47:01.048-07:00Comments on Writer of Wrongs: Nanny Knows BestE. Scott Menterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03728804527795190789noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881063035564375834.post-21257743508445130722013-03-18T20:52:00.590-07:002013-03-18T20:52:00.590-07:00That's why driving while intoxicated isn't...That's why driving while intoxicated isn't legal. What's had _substantially_ more effect than the regulation of opiates on prevalence of DUI's has been education, which reduced the number of drunk driving accidents per mile driven by a factor of three. And unlike regulating prescription drugs, educating people doesn't involve limiting the liberties of others.Avihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176228995553104753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881063035564375834.post-10103832844841304592013-03-18T00:28:33.434-07:002013-03-18T00:28:33.434-07:00Um, addict's.Um, addict's.David Menterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14375579364103386237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881063035564375834.post-80141646518361190482013-03-18T00:27:11.522-07:002013-03-18T00:27:11.522-07:00The problem is that addicts, depending on the subs...The problem is that addicts, depending on the substance they are using, may hurt others just by getting behind the wheel of a car while on drugs. Even riding a bicycle into traffic while high can cause much death and destruction that was unintended by the addict whom no one saw the need to help (or stop). The addicts rights are trumped by the right to life and liberty of those who may be hurt as a result of the addicts actions. No one lives in a bubble. (Well, except for that kid in the movie who actually did live in a bubble. :)David Menterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14375579364103386237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881063035564375834.post-11063071330001092192013-03-18T00:20:17.279-07:002013-03-18T00:20:17.279-07:00In regard to Sudafed, it's wise to have the ad...In regard to Sudafed, it's wise to have the adults in your home buy a package of 20 doses once every other month or so. That way your surprise cold or allergy will be met with Boy Scout preparedness.David Menterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14375579364103386237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881063035564375834.post-63430264389576108822013-03-18T00:16:53.544-07:002013-03-18T00:16:53.544-07:00To be fair, some of the other methods of methamphe...To be fair, some of the other methods of methamphetamine synthesis involve anhydrous ammonia which is very, very, very unpleasant.<br /><br />That said, I'm surprised you didn't touch on this point: if addicts are going to be addicted to drugs, is it even our position to impose regulation to stop that in the first place? A person has the right to his own body to the extent he's not using it to harm others.Avihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176228995553104753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5881063035564375834.post-31586370792563075712013-03-18T00:16:25.264-07:002013-03-18T00:16:25.264-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.David Menterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14375579364103386237noreply@blogger.com