> "Legalize everything" stops working when addictive substances are involved. I ... | Hacker News

Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

login

amanaplanacanal on March 30, 2023 | parent | context | favorite | on: San Jose police union executive director charged w...

> "Legalize everything" stops working when addictive substances are involved.

I dunno. We tried making alcohol illegal for a while in the US. Alcohol is pretty addictive, isn't it? And we ran into the same problems we have with other illegal drugs, for the same reason.

lazide on March 31, 2023 [–]

Alcohol is still extremely heavily regulated.

amanaplanacanal on March 31, 2023 | [–]

And other drugs should be too. Legal and regulated. Just like alcohol.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact