[HSK 5] 吸毒要不要入刑？ - Should Drug Use Be Criminalized?

Around the question of whether drug use should be criminalized, society and legal circles are calling for a more rational and nuanced approach.

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《English Translation》

黄刚: Recently, the debate over whether drug use should be criminalized has been intense. I carefully read Luo Xiang’s article, and his views are quite complex.
陈花: I saw the news too. He doesn’t seem to simply support or oppose it, but stresses analyzing specific situations case by case.
黄刚: Exactly. From a legal perspective, many drug-related behaviors are already criminalized; it just can’t be handled with a one-size-fits-all approach.
陈花: What impressed me most was his point that some substances are legally classified as drugs, but may actually be used for medical treatment.
黄刚: Yes. If we impose heavy punishment without distinction, it could harm people who are already vulnerable, which wouldn’t be fair.
陈花: He also mentioned the principle of proportionality—severe crimes deserve severe punishment, minor offenses lighter punishment. That sounds more rational.
黄刚: As a public servant, I also think the law must strike a balance between combating illegal acts and protecting human rights.
陈花: It seems that in public discussions, calm and careful thinking is more important than simply taking sides.