Kenneth Anderson
Kenneth Anderson
In Defense of Drug Use
In Defense of Drug Use
In Defense of Drug Use
Friday 30th August 2013
Kenneth Anderson interviews Jacob Sullum on 'Harm Reduction Radio - HAMS' about drug prohibition, civil liberties, and harm reduction principles.
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Get the buttons here!Jacob Sullum: Challenging Drug Prohibition and Advocating Harm Reduction
We don't want to leap into legalization because that could be a huge mistake. Why is the onus always on the people who want more freedom and less prohibition? They were not made in a rational fashion to give them any advantage.
What if everything you thought about drug prohibition was turned on its head? In this episode of 'Harm Reduction Radio - HAMS', host Kenneth Anderson sits down with Jacob Sullum, senior editor at Reason magazine and author of 'Saying Yes: In Defense of Drug Use'. Their discussion is eye-opening, diving deep into the history of drug control in America and questioning the effectiveness and fairness of drug prohibition laws.
Sullum argues that drug laws often do more harm than good, infringing on civil liberties and failing to address the root issues. He suggests that the responsibility should lie with those who seek to use force to prevent drug use, rather than with the users themselves. This episode also explores the principles of harm reduction and what the future might hold for drug regulation and legalization.
It's a thought-provoking conversation that challenges conventional wisdom and offers a fresh perspective on a contentious topic. Perfect for anyone interested in the complexities of drug policy and harm reduction.