Thanks alex222
I'm not saying that either are right.
Contributing to misery, whether legally sanctioned or not, is a bad thing and I try not to do it.
I'm also not saying that anyone has to remove themselves from modern life and lead the blameless existence of a monk. Though that's an option if you feel strongly enough!
I am saying that everyone can do a bit to lessen their contribution to the sum of the worlds's misery and not consuming illegal drugs which contributes to violent crime seems, to me, to be an obvious choice. I understand why it's a difficult choice to make for some people who get a lot of pleasure from using illegal drugs but there it is.
Just to go back to the litter analogy - if your local trail was strewn with litter one would chuck your own litter down thinking "well, it's already a mess, my junk won't make any difference" or do something else. I know which option would be best for my soul but entirely understand that changing a well developed friday night E habit is a bit easier than putting one's gum wrapper in one's pocket!
