Posted by so on June 3, 2005, at 23:28:56
In reply to Re: so's request, posted by Dr. Bob on June 3, 2005, at 15:35:46
> > Is it possible people whose career is to lock people in jail for possessing marijuana contrary to the law could feel put down upon reading such posts? Also, since the majority of legislators in each of the 50 United States, and the majority of Congressional representatives publicly favor current drug laws, could they or their constituents possibly feel put down to read that their legally adopted policies are "hypocricy at it's worst"?
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> It's possible. Do you feel put down upon reading them?
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> Bob
Do I need to show evidence that I was injured to ask what would be evenhanded enforcement of the rules? I would feel put down by a forum where I was not allowed to accuse people of hypocrisy but where other people are. And I would be confused, because I wouldn't know which perceptions of hypocrisy I am allowed to disclose at this site.I would feel threatened by a forum that allows some accusationss of hypocrisy to stand but where peope are called uncivil for similar allegations about other matters. I would feel threatened because I have an interest in seeing an end to the drug war, and I don't think those prosecuting the war will easily let go of their effort so long as they are widely called hypocrites. It might be easier for the world to back out of an unpopular war if those prosecuting the war were respected for their efforts even though voters might eventually decide on another approach. On the other hand, name calling and rudeness might have contributed to ending the Vietnam War...
I can refactor the question. If we are allowed to call cops hypocrites for enforcing the law, could we call drug dealers hypocrites? If so, could we call all drug dealers hypocrites or maybe just the ones who sell drugs contrary to current laws?
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