Within Reason #43 Peter Hitchens Storms Out of My Interview
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Oct 16, 2023 Peter Hitchens, author, broadcaster, journalist, and commentator discusses the classification of cannabis as a gateway drug, the consequences of decriminalizing cannabis, exploring the limitations of freedom and the question of self-harm, moral arguments vs legal arguments on drug possession, criminalization and moral objections, the impact of drug decriminalization in Portugal, and a heated exchange on drugs versus God.
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Cannabis Classification
- Suella Braverman considered upgrading cannabis to a Class A drug.
- Peter Hitchens believes cannabis is harmful enough without being a gateway drug.
Decriminalization by Default
- Marijuana is effectively decriminalized in the UK due to lack of enforcement.
- Police don't prioritize it because they sense a lack of government interest.
Marijuana and Mental Illness
- Peter Hitchens links marijuana use to mental illness, citing Patrick Coben's book, Henry's Demons.
- He argues the 1960s educated elite normalized marijuana use, influencing culture and parenting.