Sunday, March 26, 2023

Alcohol and Cigarettes: The Fun and Friendly Killers, while Magic Truffles and Weed: The Happy Criminals

Well, it's a funny thing, isn't it? Alcohol and cigarettes are legal, and they are known to cause all sorts of health problems and even death, but magic truffles and weed are often illegal, despite being much less harmful.


Maybe the people in charge just haven't tried magic truffles themselves and don't know what they're missing! Or maybe they're afraid that magic truffles will make people too happy and peaceful, and they won't be able to control them anymore.


But on a serious note, it's likely that the legality of these substances is based on cultural and historical factors, as well as politics and lobbying. Alcohol and cigarettes have been ingrained in many cultures for centuries, and they have powerful industries and lobbies backing them up.


On the other hand, magic truffles and weed have often been associated with counterculture and rebellion, which can be threatening to those in power.


Of course, this is all just speculation. But it's definitely worth thinking about why some substances are legal while others are not, and whether or not that really makes sense in terms of their potential harm and benefits. In the meantime, let's just hope that someday we can all enjoy some magic truffles without fear of legal repercussions.

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