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0 pointsdvt2y ago0 comments

> That's not a good example of non-prohibition

Yep, which is why I used the term "more lenient policies," not necessarily non-prohibition. Opium dens were getting more and more problematic in San Francisco[1] until they were criminalized in the late 19th century.

> I mean, people haven't really stopped doing Cocaine or Meth

I don't think the end goal of prohibition is zero use of said substance, but rather its control as to prevent large-scale societal disruption.

[1] https://www.foundsf.org/index.php?title=Chinatown%27s_Opium_...

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monocasa2y ago

> Yep, which is why I used the term "more lenient policies," not necessarily non-prohibition. Opium dens were getting more and more problematic in San Francisco[1] until they were criminalized in the late 19th century.

The point is that prohibition the issue. Being more lenient while still keeping prohibition isn't a half way point, but still keeps the most harmful elements intact.

> I don't think the end goal of prohibition is zero use of said substance, but rather its control as to prevent large-scale societal disruption.

Do you think that prohibition is effectively preventing large scale societal disruption?