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First off, I am not asking for myself, I do not sell drugs. But, obviously I know people who do and I've always been torn between appreciating the service and wondering if these people are being parasitic and 'preying' upon others' 'weakness' , etc.
(Its a different matter for things like cannabis, which is relatively harmless and should be legal IMO. But I've considered that people selling addictive drugs, like opiates or amphetamines, are indeed profiting off a compulsion of others).
I do believe in self-determination; no one is going to make you take drugs, that is your choice- but addiction makes a person vulnerable and I feel somewhat uncomfortable with the notion that others are able to gain from this vulnerability.
This can be extended out to companies that profit from things like gambling, or the selling of alcohol I suppose.
What do you guys think? Is drug dealing immoral, or is it merely a neutral service being provided because governments across the world refuse to deal with the drug issues of society?
(Its a different matter for things like cannabis, which is relatively harmless and should be legal IMO. But I've considered that people selling addictive drugs, like opiates or amphetamines, are indeed profiting off a compulsion of others).
I do believe in self-determination; no one is going to make you take drugs, that is your choice- but addiction makes a person vulnerable and I feel somewhat uncomfortable with the notion that others are able to gain from this vulnerability.
This can be extended out to companies that profit from things like gambling, or the selling of alcohol I suppose.
What do you guys think? Is drug dealing immoral, or is it merely a neutral service being provided because governments across the world refuse to deal with the drug issues of society?