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Won’t Somebody Please Think of the Children?

June 1, 2023 Published by

Won’t somebody please think of the children? This emotional fallacy – an “appeal to pity” – aims to manipulate people’s emotions. The idea is to bypass critical thinking or rationality in favour of an emotional response. We see this with cannabis legalization, no matter where you’re from. Politicians and “public health” busybodies justify restrictions on cannabis markets by appealing to “young people.” As if anyone under 25 had no sentience or moral agency of their own. Appealing to “the children” […]

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Taxpayer-Funded Drugs

May 12, 2023 Published by

When people say “safe supply,” they mean taxpayer-funded drugs. A recent investigative piece in the National Post inspired lively debate about it in the House of Commons.  But, as Noam Chomsky wrote, “The smart way to keep people passive and obedient is to strictly limit the spectrum of acceptable opinion, but allow very lively debate within that spectrum.” There is fierce debate in Canada about a “safe supply” of taxpayer-funded drugs. Conservatives argue there is no such thing as a “safe supply” […]

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What Does Dr. Julian Somers Actually Believe?

March 6, 2023 Published by

What does Dr. Julian Somers actually believe? Dr. Julian Somers is a researcher and professor in the mental health and addiction field in British Columbia, Canada. He is currently a professor at Simon Fraser University and serves as the Research Director of the Mental Health and Addictions Research Program. In addition to his research, Julian has received numerous awards and recognitions for his contributions to the field of mental health, including the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Applied Public […]

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5 Ways B.C. Decriminalization Could Work

February 16, 2023 Published by

Others have given their five reasons why B.C.’s decriminalization of drugs is a terrible idea. While I’m sympathetic to some of these arguments, I’ve come up with five ways for how B.C. decriminalization could work. It’s like cannabis legalization. Canada could have had a free and fair market that expunged past records and welcomed our world-renown “B.C. Bud” underground economy into the limelight. Instead, the Trudeau government continued the large producer regime set up under Stephen Harper’s government. Legalization in […]

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The Case Against Safe Supply?

January 12, 2023 Published by

Is there a case against safe supply? Lately, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has faced criticisms for his opposition to safe supply sites, also known as “safe injection sites” or “overdose prevention sites.” These are facilities where people use substances under the supervision of trained staff. These facilities aim to reduce the harm associated with drug use by providing a safe and hygienic environment and access to clean needles and other supplies, counselling, and medical care in case of overdose. With […]

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