Laurence Vance - The Moral Case for Drugs

The war on drugs is immoral. As explained in excerpts from a speech by Dr. Laurence Vance, it is really a war on private property. This speech was delivered to the Panel on Ethics and Economics, recorded March 13, 2010 at the Ludwig von Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama. Complete speech at Mises.org. http://www.LibertyPen.com

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[SuperGuitarman69]

@LibertyPen I say that because the leftists in this country wants to control and regulate business. I do not think it's fair to a business owner to "force" them to hire anyone they deem a risk. So this is why I say if we legalize drugs, we should protect those who do not want to hire whomever they want. Is this not a legitimit argument Jim?

[LibertyPen]

@SuperGuitarman69 I think your point is very legit. In my view, employers should be able to hire whoever they please, based on whatever criteria they deem appropriate. As it is their capital at risk, they should be free to make such calls in the way that best serves their own interest.

[DickeyRogers]

omg pwnage

[olmofo]

He's wrong about it necessarily being a vice. Just look at some of the great artists and thinkers of centuries past. One thing that doesn't get talked about enough is the doors of perception that can be opened. It's not always simple hedonism.

That being said, Vance is the shit. Awesome vid.

[Satarack]

I agree completely that these drugs should be legalized; BUT government should be involved in the restriction of these substances to minors, just like with alcohol and cigarettes.

An adult has the capacity and responsibility to know the dangers of what they are doing; if they want to ingest these substances knowing the risk then so be it.

But a minor does not necessarily understand the risks and consequences of the actions they are taking.

[computerpurple]

@ElJefer Hello again, i did a little research and found out from the web site "Wikipedia" (oh by the way this is not the only web site i looked at) that under "History and Development" there is no mention that once upon a time this drug was ILLEGAL.

[ElJefer]

@computerpurple Propranolol, used to treat hypertension, anxiety and panic. It was illegal in the United States from its creation until 1968. Therefore, an illegal drug can improve health.

[computerpurple]

@ElJefer So what ILLEGAL drug are you implying can improve health?.

[ElJefer]

@computerpurple If I can present you with clinical evidence that at least one illegal drug can improve health, will you admit you're wrong?

[computerpurple]

@ElJefer HA , HA , HA you must have been stoned when you posted the comment reply you made. ILLEGAL DRUGS are not vitamins..DUH. Even little kids know drugs are BAD.

[ElJefer]

@computerpurple I prefer to use evidence and logic. Illegal drugs are illegal by government decree. There is no natural axiom that illegal drugs cannot improve health.

[ElJefer]

@computerpurple I prefer evidence and logic to common sense. Do you have evidence or logic to prove your case?