My opinion is that this issue is very much like others in that people appear to be stuck at the extremes when I think a moderate viewpoint is necessary. We have to be able to understand that there are contributing factors of addiction and not just declare "fuck 'em, they did this to themselves," but addicts need to take responsibility for their actions.
We need to show compassion to those who have found themselves in such a predicament, but they also need to realise that accepting personal responsibility is the first and biggest step to recovery.
Exactly my point. I hope when you do (and you will) majorly fuck up, not necessarily with drugs, mind you, everyone is as judgemental as you have been.
Oh, the sweet, delicious irony of an eugenics advocate that would be first on the chopping block.
We need to show compassion to those who have found themselves in such a predicament, but they also need to realise that accepting personal responsibility is the first and biggest step to recovery.
EgoRaptor Wrote:No, but anyone who has not majorly fucked up & gotten addicted is sitting in a seat of judgement to those that have.
Exactly my point. I hope when you do (and you will) majorly fuck up, not necessarily with drugs, mind you, everyone is as judgemental as you have been.
EgoRaptor Wrote:Also, you may notice I have bolded a part about people who are genetically predisposed to addiction. Let those weak individuals die off, the world will be a better place for it.
Oh, the sweet, delicious irony of an eugenics advocate that would be first on the chopping block.
Even if the open windows of science at first make us shiver after the cozy indoor warmth of traditional humanizing myths, in the end the fresh air brings vigor, and the great spaces have a splendor of their own - Bertrand Russell
