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Re: Drugs kill daughter, parents blame unscrupulous people for taking advantage of he Indeed, JO got it right. They are both prohibited. Chemically the differences of obvious, but this does not detract from the main point.

Re: Drugs kill daughter, parents blame unscrupulous people for taking advantage of he Again, missing the point. It is about accessibility, availability and choice. When something is sold underground, those who really desire it will actively seek it out. When a product is sold in the...

Re: Drugs kill daughter, parents blame unscrupulous people for taking advantage of he Seriously? To those not actively seeking out the drugs, there is no market available. No advertising and no specified selling location. It's easy to say 'get the phone number' but for those outside of the...

Not everyone who drinks alcohol goes to a pub/club. Currently, those who really desire drugs will seek them out. A club is one place where this is possible. It is a very small market, and one you will never eliminate. I'm against creating an additional market to the one that already exists. A...

Exactly. So why increase availability and accessibility? All that would do is increase the likelihood of misuse.

The likelihood of receiving a custodial sentence for possession, being a summary offence, is minimal. Monetary penalties and bond agreements are far more common. I don't disagree that more shouldn't be done to assist those with addictions and misuse issues. However, I don't believe that...

In regards to the injecting room: Kings Cross injecting room fails to reduce overdose death rates | The Daily Telegraph Original report here: http://www.nchecr.unsw.edu.au/NCHECRweb.nsf/resources/Interim_eval_rep_2/$file/EvalRep4SMSIC.pdf Read my response in the post above. Of course they...

Again, you can regulate the distribution and sale of the drug but you can't regulate its use. The latter being where the problem lies. Alcohol is the prime example of course. MDMA, Cocaine etc all exist in society. However, the prevalence and hence use of these substances is much less than...

Whilst there are additional nasties, the active ingredient is where the main harm lies. These drugs, alcohol and tobacco included, are all harmful even in their purest form.

I don't profess to be a scientist. That study means nothing to me, particularly as I can't access it. Nonetheless my argument is not wholly scientific.. My main point was about regulation. You can regulate sale, however you cannot control addiction and misuse. The Kings Cross injecting room...

Yes... MDMA is less harmful, both short and long term than alcohol. The reason these drugs are illegal is because of the effect of these substances on the individual. MDMA, Cocaine, GHB, Ketamine, Cannabis, LSD etc all have the potential to have a detrimental impact upon the pysychological and...

Re: John howard to receive "freedom" award for sucking up US ass during his 11 yr term! I see nothing wrong with it. History will judge both of these men. The medal is as much about human rights, as it is public service. Whether the left wing apologists like it or not, JWH made significant...

I find seeing old crispy men in budgie smugglers offensive. Far more offensive than breasts. These people need to take a step back and assess what issues should be on the front page of the paper.

His recidivism is probably the real issue behind the sentence. And rightly so. In the interests of the protection of the community such a sentence is warranted.

As the saying goes, "Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely". There will always be corruption in any field involving human interaction and power. Humans are corrupt by their very nature. However the safeguards and regulations in place in 2008 have created a vastly different...

Quote? I initially stated that all the attention was drawn to the actions of the police and not the youth, and rightfully questioned this. I went on to say in a later post on page 5, prior to yours Referencing an outdated source when considering corruption in 2008?? Much has...

I see generalised statements, but nothing substantiated. If you believe Roger Rogerson is the norm, then that's your prerogative. The Wood Royal Commission cleaned up much of the Force, and the 'endemic' corruption of which you talk has well and truly been flushed away. The Force in 2008 is very...

Of course, most police do. Upwards of 50%. :ninja: Give me a break. The instances of such misconduct are plainly minimal, and to cast aspersions across the entire profession reeks of ignorance. The Judicial process is there to search for the truth, and ensure arbitrary justice doesn't rule...

Police are not trained to kill. They are trained to stop the threat. If that entails death to the risk, then so be it. When confronted with such a situation, the stress levels incurred create auditory exclusion, reduce dexterity and general coordination. This is the primary reason why...

Definitely. I'm not sure why everyone is questioning the police. Why aren't questions being asked of the deceased's actions? What person carries two knives in public and generally carries on like a lunatic?