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Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Rational Egoist, where host Michael Liebowitz delves into thought-provoking topics from a rational perspective. In this episode, Michael is joined by renowned journalist and author Jacob Sullum to discuss the controversial and complex issue of the War on Drugs.The conversation explores the unintended consequences of drug prohibition and its impact on individual rights and freedom.
Our hosts examine how prohibiting people from taking drugs leads to the imposition of taxes on drugs, driving up costs and reducing accessibility for those who may require them for legitimate medical purposes.Jacob and Michael also discuss how the prohibition of drugs forces manufacturers to create concentrated and adulterated versions, often laced with other substances to avoid detection.
This not only poses a significant risk to users but also fuels a dangerous black market that operates outside the bounds of safety regulations and oversight.Furthermore, they shed light on how the War on Drugs restricts the medical use of certain substances, preventing doctors from prescribing potentially beneficial treatments to their patients.
This overreach of government intervention in healthcare decisions ultimately leads to errors and suboptimal patient outcomes.Join Michael Liebowitz and Jacob Sullum as they dissect the complexities of the War on Drugs from a rational lens, advocating for rational self-interest and individual liberty
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Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Rational Egoist, where host Michael Liebowitz delves into thought-provoking topics from a rational perspective. In this episode, Michael is joined by renowned journalist and author Jacob Sullum to discuss the controversial and complex issue of the War on Drugs.The conversation explores the unintended consequences of drug prohibition and its impact on individual rights and freedom.
Our hosts examine how prohibiting people from taking drugs leads to the imposition of taxes on drugs, driving up costs and reducing accessibility for those who may require them for legitimate medical purposes.Jacob and Michael also discuss how the prohibition of drugs forces manufacturers to create concentrated and adulterated versions, often laced with other substances to avoid detection.
This not only poses a significant risk to users but also fuels a dangerous black market that operates outside the bounds of safety regulations and oversight.Furthermore, they shed light on how the War on Drugs restricts the medical use of certain substances, preventing doctors from prescribing potentially beneficial treatments to their patients.
This overreach of government intervention in healthcare decisions ultimately leads to errors and suboptimal patient outcomes.Join Michael Liebowitz and Jacob Sullum as they dissect the complexities of the War on Drugs from a rational lens, advocating for rational self-interest and individual liberty

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