Ambrose2007 Forum Posts (8,881)

RE: Should I change my picture?

:applause

EXACTLY!

RE: Should I change my picture?

Nope. I think that's just about perfect!

RE: SHOULD DRUGS BE MADE LEGAL IN THE USA?

Like we could ever have enough idiots here.

RE: SHOULD DRUGS BE MADE LEGAL IN THE USA?

So UK and Ireland - governed by beings who have transcended human nature (social policies designed by these transcendent beings)?

America: still governed by mere human beings?



Seriously, Aries, I'm making a point which I don't really think you can deny: there is absolutely no escape from human nature as long human beings are involved. There's just different facets of human nature that can be emphasized by social policies. And just what facets and how they should be emphasized is the question, no?

I'm saying, at base, that a society which makes certain drugs illegal is NOT accentuating the positive elements of human nature. Just as I would say that social policies which emphasize the human thirst for war are not a positive emphasis.

RE: SHOULD DRUGS BE MADE LEGAL IN THE USA?

"Leaving it up to human nature and choice alone is a recipe for disaster..."

What - are aliens covertly nurturing and guiding us?

RE: SHOULD DRUGS BE MADE LEGAL IN THE USA?

Imagine all the government programs that could be funded for drug education if funds presently used to prosecute people were available (as a libertarian, I don't especially like this argument, but I thought it might appeal to you)?

RE: SHOULD DRUGS BE MADE LEGAL IN THE USA?

And cocaine is illegal in Ireland, right?

I'd rest my case there - there are so many other points to be made against illegalization - but perhaps the principal one is that DRUG LAWS DON"T WORK! All they do is fill prisons, enrich corrupt cops, distract from solving real crime, and subsidize organized crime (the Mafia ballooned during US Prohibition in the 20s).

The question before is not about approving drug use. Generally, I think using mind-altering substances is a bad idea (my brain's warped enough as it is). Also, cigarette smoking is a terrible idea, and costs vastly more loss of life and health than do probably all illicit drugs combined. Same goes for booze.

The question is: SHould drugs be illegal? Completely different issue from whether or not we should partake of them.

RE: SHOULD DRUGS BE MADE LEGAL IN THE USA?

SO what if they don't excel in studies and getting good grades? Why should that be held against them? I'm not biased - I'll even try a "B" or "C" drug, despite their being classroom-challenged.

RE: SHOULD DRUGS BE MADE LEGAL IN THE USA?

I thought it was pretty funny anyway, K

RE: SHOULD DRUGS BE MADE LEGAL IN THE USA?

right on, brother.

(I have to write that kinda quietly in order to avoid being overheard here)

RE: SHOULD DRUGS BE MADE LEGAL IN THE USA?

Okay, Aries. There's one thing I like about your post, and one thing I don't.

The one thing I liked is your beret. Damn, that's cute (where can I get one?)!

You know the most first most noticeable consequence of legalizing drugs? The swift bankruptcy of drug lords, to be subsumed by far more efficient business firms. Prisons would quickly follow, as a large portion of their residents would vanish. And, of course, a sharp reduction in police corruption. Imagine a police force where its first priority would be going after actual criminals such as rapists, murderers, thieves, etc. Maybe they might catch a few more of them.

People who like using drugs are already using (and abusing them, in some cases) now. Same thing with alcohol prohibition. People were drinking and being alcoholics before and after.

Jeff

RE: SHOULD DRUGS BE MADE LEGAL IN THE USA?

Wow...one more thing to like about Phoenix!

RE: SHOULD DRUGS BE MADE LEGAL IN THE USA?

Ah, Indy, I think that already has happened (it was popular in drinks and medicines before it was illegalized in the US).

And it WAS entertaining. At least the house got cleaned regularly by all those amped-up housewives.

RE: SHOULD DRUGS BE MADE LEGAL IN THE USA?

Hey, you sound almost...libertarian (like me)

RE: SHOULD DRUGS BE MADE LEGAL IN THE USA?

Right on, CallMe (except the part about be regulated by our government).

RE: Are man’s prefer beauty or intellect?

Pozdrav moj divan kcerka. Volja te šala okolo mene bude jedan Turska opet?

RE: Should I change my picture?

My own personal view of main profile photos, is that they should be on the conservative side. Avoid showing too much flesh, particularly in a strange or provocative way. Just my .0666.

RE: Are man’s prefer beauty or intellect?

Hey, I resemble that remark!

Don't you think it's possible to naturally be a purty boy, Country?

RE: People who Hurt, Play and Let you down .. what should you do ?

Yeah, RIya, I'd like to trust karma...but sometimes I can't help believing in that old saying about letting someone you love go free, and then, you know, hunting her down and dragging her back.

Kinda goes with my South Dakota nature. Hunting and cave-dwelling and all.

RE: MR. and MISS. CS New Year 2008 have been picked

A very deserving couple.

RE: Are man’s prefer beauty or intellect?

No, Country, I don't figure you would do that.

Jeff

RE: Are man’s prefer beauty or intellect?

Oh...probably means "speak"?

RE: Are man’s prefer beauty or intellect?

Okay, Pearl, what I think you're saying is: "All right, Turkey, how do you "znaesh" like a Macedonian?"

But wtf is "znaesh"? Some kind of weird dance??

RE: Are man’s prefer beauty or intellect?

How do I speak Turkish like a Macedonian?? Was my translator really that bad?

RE: Are man’s prefer beauty or intellect?

Zdravo moj zgodan kcerka, Kako si?

RE: Blonde Joke :: yawwwwn:: haha

Remember, C, I AM blonde, too.

RE: Blonde Joke :: yawwwwn:: haha

Yeah, Euphoria, I'm sure if I knew what the punch line meant, I would be doubling over with laughter.

RE: What's the most charitable thing

Hey, I'm all about altruistic compassion, Euphoria, you know that.

Actually, this girl's around thirty. I'm not a cradle-robber, after all.

RE: What's the most charitable thing

Adopting a young woman in need from another country?

RE: Are man’s prefer beauty or intellect?

Of course, you're another one of those exceptional people here, Euphoria, who look at the whole picture (after which one may rationally proceed to gush at someone's good-looks)