Why “meth” is being discussed
The most recent Hacker News stories and comments contributing to this topic's mentions.
We can stop meth fast by using the electric chair for meth dealers.
by The_President · Oct 19, 2026
Or, legalize it, so there's no incentive for anyone to drive 90 kilos of meth across the country. People don't do meth because they want to, they do it because they feel like th…
by psadauskas · Oct 19, 2026
If your solution to stopping meth is traffic stops you stumble upon, you are a failed police force and a non-functioning society.
by _DeadFred_ · Oct 19, 2026
I think the ideal amount of meth in a society is zero. Surely you wouldnt mind consenting to a daily cavity search to accomplish that, now would you? Your not some kind of meth…
by samrus · Oct 19, 2026
Obviously the ideal amount of meth is zero but there's an equilibrium where getting rid of more meth requires increasingly authoritarian measures which is not acceptable. Of cou…
by privacyishuman · Oct 19, 2026
Right instinct for the criminal, wrong tool to search. You have to let some number of meth dealers kill people. It is the price of a free society. The ideal amount of meth in a…
by arjie · Oct 19, 2026
Interest
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