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0 pointsantisthenes2y ago0 comments

> That's like deciding to never try beer after seeing some people getting blackout drunk.

Out of all reasons to never try beer, this actually seems like a pretty good one? If my #1 reason would be seeing a drunk driver crash, then this would be a solid #2.

I'm not one to go moralize other people's use of substances, but it's also weird for me to read your take on it. Those are very common and good reasons for people not to try substances.

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Wytwwww2y ago

I might sound quite judgmental (and maybe a bit awful) but I can't think of another way to phrase it: but unless you have a history of substance abuse that only makes sense if you have a very strong fear of not being able to control yourself if you try that substance and become instantly addicted to it (which isn't at all rational).

Most people are perfectly capable of consuming alcohol/weed in moderation without doing any major harm to people surrounding them or themselves.

rad_gruchalski2y ago

How far are you going to take it, though? Are you going to stop using knives because you read about a stabbing?

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