“Victimless crimes shouldn't be crimes at all”
Agree
- Government shouldn't police personal choices
- Wastes resources on nonviolent offenders
- Prohibition creates black markets
- Adults can consent to anything
- Creates more harm than it prevents
Disagree
- All crimes ripple through society
- Self-harm still harms loved ones
- Sets dangerous precedents for kids
- Community standards matter
- Often there are hidden victims
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