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Read carefully:  At no time did I suggest that addicts gave up their right to exercise choice.  I said they didn't have the capacity to exercise choice, which is a symptom of their illness.  Big difference.

Please keep in mind, that this thread has morphed from its original subject (a legal matter) to a discussion on addictions.  Given that I have been trained as both a nurse and a lawyer, I see these issues from different perspectives, neither of which are entirely compatible with the other.

You know what they say about addictions?? Two things: (1)  You have to hit rock bottom before you get help; and (2)  Once an addict, always an addict.  That is why they are called sober addicts.  The idea behind hitting rock bottom is that you have reached a point where the only option is...

Trust me, I am the last person in the world to celebrate the cult of victimhood. Personally, I can find no acceptable reason for the use of illegal drugs or the abuse of prescription medications.  I don't care if you weren't breast feed by your mother for long enough (or maybe too long) or if...

I think we part opinions on the addiction being self-induced.  And even if there is an element  of personal responsibility, I have worked in health care as a nurse and I believe in treating the disease without judging the person.  I don't blame obese diabetics for requiring insulin.  I don't...

I don't disagree with yours or Rockpainter's comments on initial choices.  Not one bit.  You are both correct.  I think the thread moved away from the original post somewhat and my more recent posts were referring to addictions generally being an illness. 

Wrong.  I am pretty sure if I dig out my DSM IV -- I can't because it is packed -- I could cite chapter and verse about alcohol abuse/addiction/dependance or alcoholism (whatever label you want to apply). Alcoholism = Alcohol dependance = Addiction.  Addiction = Chronic Illness (as defined by...

If you have ever seen an addict struggle to get off their drug of choice (alcohol or otherwise), you would realize that people don't really chose to be addicted.  They just are. You and me -- we have a few wobbly pops and we don't have a problem.  An addict -- different story.  And it is truly...

.... ahhhh, in fact, as you rightly pointed out, they don't.  They buy stuff with it... which is why I suggest they should seize any assets they own.  Frankly, organized dealers are hard for even Proceeds of Crime guys to get, but the average dealer is not that organized... or that smart.

Good for you.  But that is not what the law says.  There is nothing to indicate that her competency is currently impaired. 

I view addiction as an illness so I am probably a little more sympathetic to the plaintiff.  But I have ZERO tolerance for dealers who take advantage of the illness.

It's been a problem in some states for years for the National Guard.

Hey... I think it is strategically brilliant.  Most dealers don't really care about the length of time they spend in jail -- they'll just start right up again when they get out.  Never forget that the only legal remedy for this plaintiff is $$$$ because it is a civil action.  So taking the...

Never forget that this is a double edged sword.  I can attest from personal experience that prospective employers are very,very wary of hiring reservists in jurisdictions with employment protection legislation.  I was grilled for atleast 20 minutes of a one hour preliminary interview and about...

I am guessing it is high school law because he/she would be crucified at law school and fired as a clerk.  (My comments may be off topic; however, I simply can't let people think lawyers would be permitted to submit commentary in such a haphazard fashion. ;))

Funny... Similar incidents have occurred in the past and sometimes the women have chosen not to complain to police. Does that have any impact on this particular case?  I don't think so.  Nor does your point.

Why doesn't this guy get it... the CF already accommodates spouses etc who do not want to leave their jobs.  It's called IR. 

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Damn... that is disappointing.  I really enjoyed the series.

I watched the whole series when it was A&E.  It was great.  I think I heard somewhere that they are making three more movies for A&E.