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The US’s underlying strategy to drugs:
Cut supply chain, eradicate use however possible
He suggested that drugs should be treated as a public health problem that is intrusive to freedom.
Thomas Szasz
What is the libertarian self ownership argument for drugs?
People can do what they want, drugs should be in the free market
Consumption may increase depending on the price of the commodity, deals may turn to violent crime. Who said it?
Adams
The risk of imprisonment/fine is minimal compared to the relaxation and enjoyment it brings.
Revealed preference theory
This involves the production of rewards without causes inside the brain. It is a moral concern, and wouldn’t apply if the drug had no adverse effects.
Reward system in the brain
Husak argued that these are exaggerated, and don’t justify current regulations that violate individual rights.
Third party harm
Why are harms difficult to study?
Mixed substances, samples, flaky participants
De Marneffe argued that some drugs risk life for this group therefore prohibition is good.
Children
De Marneffe proposed the idea that individuals are bad at seeking long term interests because of this: therefore, punishment is needed.
Short term gratification
Why could gambling by children become a problem even with supervision?
There is a risk that they will develop problems later in life because big wins early create expectations
How does gambling harm the gambler?
Addiction
The police couldn’t enforce laws against gambling so they used this approach:
Unstimulated demand
What did the Gambling Act of 1968 permit?
Licenses to get rid of unscrupulous acts
How does gambling harm others?
Neglect of family, especially children, taxpayer burden
The state should be neutral between these:
Competing concepts of the good
This allows people to take into account the safety of what they purchase as one element in quality.
Free market in safety
Why is safety regulation good?
Consumer protection
Why is it illegal to buy some goods?
The risk of harm/death is too high
These third party effects involve dumping costs. Negative are most common.
Externalities
What is the conflict between two moral standpoints when it comes to safety?
Efficiency and spending on what saves the most lives
What is the consequentialist view on safety?
Do the most good with the resources available
The right thing is what we’ve always done or what we’re commanded by God to do.
The utilitarian view on safety
The measure is only required if it is good for humans.
Liberating doctrine