Criminal penalties symbolise immorality
Criminal penalties symbolise society’s moral abhorrence of drug use. To remove these penalties would be morally objectionable in itself and would send a morally abhorrent message to society at large.
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Drug Policy – A global perspective »Drug Policy – A global perspective
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Legalisation of drugs »Legalisation of drugs
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All illegal drugs should be legalised »All illegal drugs should be legalised
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Arguments against legalising all illegal drugs »Arguments against legalising all illegal drugs
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Criminal penalties symbolise immorality
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Civilised society does not persecute minorities »Civilised society does not persecute minorities
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The purpose of law is not to "send messages". »The purpose of law is not to "send messages".
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Drug use is morally wrong »Drug use is morally wrong
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Law should reflect moral concerns »Law should reflect moral concerns
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