[alexander_busek]

So, you maintain that continued, ongoing crime increases are perfectly acceptable, as long as the criminals are apprehended. Prevention is not important.

No, I did not say that they were "acceptable." Rather, I said: If people commit violent crimes, lock them up!

Do you hold a different position? Do you feel, instead, that legitimate activities (such as taking recreational drugs) that may have undesireable secondary effects like increased violence or, say, traffic accidents should be outlawed (catchwords: Social Engineering / Nanny State)? Can you then please also cite the relevant articles of the U.S. Constitution which give the Federal Government the authority to intercede in such cases?

Thanks and regards,

[ConservativeMind]

I believe people should be held accountable for their actions in all circumstances. If someone voluntarily takes a drug (something that takes away their ability to have full control of themselves), they should be held accountable for their actions as though they were premeditated crimes.

I would have no problems with drugs being made legal if we had no social net for their use/abuse. Additionally, I believe torture penalties should be in place to punish criminals with three-fold back torture or financial harm to that which they dished out to an innocent person.

Does that help you understand how I view liberty and responsibility?