The nationally syndicated columnist and Reason magazine editor presents a damning portrait of how politicized government agencies, antidrug ...
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Aug 26, 2009
Nanalilly
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This is one of the best researched cases for or against drug use that I have ever seen. As a recreational drug user, I was shocked to find a book on the market that supported the constantly challenged idea that a person can use drugs, not destroy their body, and lead a happy, normal life. I dare Anti drug advocates to find evidence to back to the hundreds of studies, statistics, and stories presented in "Saying Yes".
This is a great book for both users and non users. W More...
This is a great book for both users and non users. W More...
Aug 30, 2011
Dolly
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Amazingly persuasive! Very good points, aimed at people who accept alcohol. The argument for temperance is organized in a way I bet some people would find neat or helpful, but after a while it becomes apparent this guy knows a lot more about certain drugs than others, and the fire in his argument slows to a flicker... One thing about this book versus another regarding today's drug laws is this has minimal stats and numbers and numbers and percents and cases and numbers like so many others are sa
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May 04, 2009
Michael Thomas
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Before the advent of Harm Reduction really came about in the public arena, there was this book which I read in the mid 1990s. It's argument is essentially along the same lines, that drug use is not a criminal act to be prosecuted and that users have rights and the ability to manage their own use without fear of stigma.
Sep 01, 2010
Al
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This book is the paper equivalent of a rant from a former-addict with a fine arts Associate's degree using the language (but not structure or seriousness) of logic to defend his conviction that drug use is benign. Lots of citations that will appeal to a specific viewpoint, but that don't hold up under scrutiny.
Aug 07, 2011
Ron
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Sullum explodes all the myths about drug use and abuse in America, and his only failing is that he undercuts his reason by supporting the use of tobacco. Essential reading for any thinking person.
Sep 06, 2009
Steven
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To which I say hell yes. I like that Sullum doesn't merely argue in favor of the legalization of drugs, but for their usefulness when taken responsibly. It's an easy argument for me to get on board with. I think drugs are great.
Oct 21, 2009
Crbianfool
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Sociological examination of why people use drugs. Interesting if a little soft.
Apr 09, 2009
Erik
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Sometimes wonky, but drives the point home and makes you think. Always good to think
Dec 17, 2009
Ben
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Did you know not all users are abusers?
That, according to gov't stats, millions of Americans do (illegal) drugs regularly and still manage to be productive, good citizens? If you find yourself demonizing your use or that of others, this book may just turn those notions on their head.
That, according to gov't stats, millions of Americans do (illegal) drugs regularly and still manage to be productive, good citizens? If you find yourself demonizing your use or that of others, this book may just turn those notions on their head.
Jan 24, 2008
Etan
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All drugs should be legal. If you think I'm a stupid libertarian asshole for saying that, then you should read this book. It's a great primer on the issue and provides compelling arguments in support of the legalization of all drugs.
Jan 12, 2012
Kate
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Typical, degenerate users:
If I need to clean the house, I do a little heroin, and I can clean the house, and it just makes me feel so good.
I take heroin at the weekends in small doses, and do the gardening.
If I need to clean the house, I do a little heroin, and I can clean the house, and it just makes me feel so good.
I take heroin at the weekends in small doses, and do the gardening.
Jun 17, 2008
Nick
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Incredibly disappointing. After two logical fallacies within the first seven pages, I punted on this one. Stick with Huxley and (early) Leary.
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