> A *great* many will not, because the only reason they deal is to fund
> their own habit. For others, changing to a different type of criminal
> activity will be more difficult or risky that retiring or taking a
> legal job, so they also will cease their criminality.
I can't battle complete and utter naiveity. Your view of the world is
incredibly jaded. You think heroin addicts seriously deal in the stuff?
You know how long a heroin addict would last as a serious heroin dealer?
So tell me then....this "great many" that will not seek a further means of
revenue....where will they get their money from?
> I suspect that many will leave the country and go to some place where
> drugs are still illegal.
Well that would almost be reason enough to legalise it alone....
> Yet another complete fallacy that you have accepted without question.
> Try looking up some facts. The majority of drug users will be able to
> hold down a job just as well as the majority of alcohol users.
The majority of alcohol users are not addicts, and the alcohol addicts that
can hold down a job will be the ones not drinking at work. Your view of
heroin is almost like it is a breath mint.
> A minority will use their drug of choice to excess in such a way that it
> will prevent them functioning as a productive member of society.
Again that's your opinion. Do you have figures on how many heroin users are
casual ones who just take the odd hit on a Friday night but can function
perfectly well regardless?
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