Yes, precisely. The generally regarded theoretical justification for criminalization is:

1. Segregation of harmful individuals from the balance of society (aka specific deterrence); and

2. A warning to others to not commit crimes (aka general deterrence).

In other words, the point of the criminal system is on the prevention of future crimes. The only purpose of these drugs consistent with our theory of the criminal system would be if there were some repair happening in the brains of those taking the drugs, but it is apparent from the article that thought has not entered into the minds of the authors.

What is now broadly accepted by most criminal lawyers, judges and those who study criminal theory is that general deterrence is not related to the punishment at all but rather to the likelihood of being caught. In other words, having more police causes less crime. The simple reason being that consequence rarely enters into the mind of those about to commit crimes - unless there are constant reminders (i.e. police presence).

I tried Beta. Fuck Beta.

I bet they got comprehensive access to beta and ran away screaming!

Lighting. Multi camera shoots.

Then things like props and costumes, makeup, etc, all need to be on set.

It was banned decades ago, aside from a tiny number of old cars.

And no Beta!

And that plays when I drop the stick into my bluray player?

Japan's per capita energy use is similar to that of Europe, and about half that of the USA, but twice that of china, and 4 times that of India, Indonesia, etc.

That ignores externalised energy though - manufactured goods consumed in the west are made in the east which skews the energy usage levels to mean the west is lower than it should be based on consumption.

It's bad regardless, even if the u.s. dropped down to Japan or France levels, and china, India, Indonesia, brazl, and Africa were brought up to Japan levels.

In 24th century Star Trek gold is worthless (outside of primitive cultures). I can't believe I have to say this on slashdot. Latinum is valuable, as it can't be replicated, but given its not a practical means of exchange they suspended liquid Latinum in worthless gold.

Well I won't be on beta, that's for sure!

I would imagine the op was assuming equal numbers of lesbian and gay relationships, but un equal numbers of 1 man 2 women vs 1. Woman 2 men relations.

That's probably a fair judgement on current facts.

No, You're thinking of two girls, one cup

I'm confused -- there's a week which doesn't involve drinking beer?

You really didn't

It's OK, the cable companies and telcos are trying their hardest to put the genie back in the bottle.