XPost: uk.legal, uk.politics.drugs   
   From: johs@size436464778fitter.com   
      
   Svenne wrote:   
   >   
   > On Sat, 04 Apr 2009 13:23:39 +0100, johannes   
   >  wrote:   
   >   
   > >Politically, it's a question of what we want. I believe that the majority   
   > >are happy with the prohibition, to protect the more vulnerable and to   
   maintain   
   > >reasonable standards of trust and well being. I would not deal   
   professionally   
   > >with any person if I knew that he/she was a drug taker.   
   >   
   > What if the drugs the person took were alcohol and tobacco, would you   
   > refuse to deal professionally with them then?   
      
   It depends. Smokers stink and can be a fire risk. Drinking in moderation is ok,   
   as most people do, but uncontrolled drinking is not ok. Users of illegal drugs   
   are acting criminally and hence not trustworthy; that alone is enough to put   
   me off. Then there is also the risk of instability and irrational behaviour.   
   This is of course prejudicial, but based on actual cases.   
      
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