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Within Reason
#43 Peter Hitchens Storms Out of My Interview
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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- Peter Hitchens strongly opposes drug decriminalization, arguing that marijuana is harmful and poses serious mental health risks.
- Hitchens believes that personal freedom has limits and certain behaviors, like drug use, should be restricted if they pose a risk to individuals or society.
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The podcast episode begins with a discussion about the disagreements and misunderstandings between the host and Peter Hitchens, the guest. They had initially planned to talk about topics like drug decriminalization, God and religion, and the monarchy. However, the conversation quickly becomes tense when the host focuses solely on discussing drugs, causing Hitchens to express his frustration and accuse the host of bringing him on the podcast under false pretenses.
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