Posted by JonW on June 4, 2002, at 21:32:28
In reply to Re: Liberal thinking ? (very long post), posted by Xevious on June 4, 2002, at 20:39:55
> Although I agree with the essence of the arguments against street drugs, it saddens me to see so much polarization on this issue, as such behavior usually tends towards obscurement of the facts in favor of emotional fanaticism. And it is exactly this kind of fanaticism that has the potential to hinder legitimate scientific research into controversial, but therapeutic medications.
Hi Xevious,I hope you didn't take my post to be on the opposite pole as you. I believe in the bottom line and agree with having an open mind, however, do you really believe in supporting the bottom line at all costs? I agree that we should oppose attitudes that hinder research, however, I also think we should oppose attitudes that increase mainstream drug abuse.
Jon
p.s. duck... here comes a tomato! ;)
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