Should the laws against drugs remain restrictive? Meredith cole, ashleigh pollock, & Jaylyn perry
PROS to keeping laws restrictive:
- Protects children
- Not as easily accessible
- Less addiction
- Impacts fewer people
CONS to keeping laws restrictive:
- Can't charge taxes
- Law enforcement cost
- Not enough service providers
PROS to reducing restrictive drug laws:
- Can charge taxes
- Lower law enforcement and incarceration cost
- Reduces the need for illegal drug trade
- Reduces illegal drug related crimes
CONS to lessening drug restrictions:
- Endangers children
- Drugs become more accessible
- Leads to more addiction
- Law enforcement
- Government
- Education
- Social Services
- Dealers and Users
- Current generation
- The future children
Either decision truly will impact every aspect of society because each area is interconnected leading to a ripple effect
The Bible obviously does not tell us whether or not the laws on drugs should remain restrictive
The Bible does instruct us to refrain from illegal drugs because we are told not to partake of things that negatively impact our bodies or things that do not bring glory to God
- 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober-minded
- 1 Corinthians 6:19 Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit
- 1 Corinthians 10:31 Do everything for the glory of God
The Word also teaches us to obey the laws and authorities placed above us
- 1 Peter 2:13 Submit yourselves to every human authority
- Romans 13:1 Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities
What do you think society ought to do about people who spend most of their time and money abusing drugs (legal or illegal)? Why?
Should pregnant women be arrested for child abuse if they use drugs when they are pregnant? Why?
References
Kleber, H., & Califano, J. A. (2006, January). Legalization: Panacea or Pandora's Box? The National Center of Addiction and Substance Abuse Columbia University .
Sullum, J. (2013, January). The War Over Weed. Reason .
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