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I'm prepared to be slammed by the gun ownership advocates but, except for the constitutional argument, the same arguments for or against drugs can be made.
- guns don't kill people, people kill people with guns = drugs don't kill people, people abusing drugs kill people
- with proper training and responsibility, gun ownership can be an enjoyable passtime and hobby for people who respect the danger and power of guns = with proper training and responsibility, drug use can be an enjoyable passtime and hobby for people who respect the danger and power of drugs
- gun control/prohibition only allows criminals to have and sell guns and honest citizens not to = drug control/prohibition only allows criminals to have and sell drugs and honest citizens not to
- illegal trafficing in guns is the cause of many gun related crimes = illegal trafficing in drugs is the cause of many drug related crimes
It's a subject that causes me internal conflict, but it may simply be time to legalize and regulate the wide variety of recreational drugs, similar to alcohol and guns and severely punish those who continue to illegally deal drugs.
Why would a gun rights supporter slam you? I am a 2nd Amendment supporter and I also believe that the use and possession of drugs for use should be decriminalized.
Basically I agree with your arguments. So there! lol