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I question the value of all vice laws.

My brother is wasting his life as an alcoholic. Our current drug policy didn't help him or my family.

I have no interest in gambling, drinking, using currently illicit drugs, or prostitution. My drug use consists of over-the-counter pharmaceuticals to treat minor symptoms.

I am interested in laws that protect people from others. Some believe vice laws fall into that category. I do not.

If an adult chooses to hurt himself, that is his choice. The threat of force should not be used to stop him from doing so. We should ask the question why would an adult choose to hurt himself.




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