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February 5, 2014

Heroin and the Algebra of Need

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Junk yields a basic formula of "evil" virus: The Algebra of Need. The face of "evil" is always the face of total need. A dope fiend is a man in total need of dope. Beyond a certain frequency need knows absolutely no limit or control. In the words of total need: "Wouldn't you?" Yes you would. You would lie, cheat, inform on your friends, steal, do anything to satisfy total need. Because you would be in a state of total sickness, total possession, and not in a position to act in any other way. Dope fiends are sick people who cannot act other than they do. A rabid dog cannot choose but bite. Assuming a self- righteous position is nothing to the purpose unless your purpose be to keep the junk virus in operation. -- William S. Burroughs' Depostion

Posted by gerardvanderleun at February 5, 2014 11:06 AM. This is an entry on the sideblog of American Digest: Check it out.

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One of the mysteries of human biology. Some can use alcohol, marijuana, even cocaine as something they can do in moderation. Some are addicts after the first drink, toke, or snort. Could we but find out why, it might give some hope of solving this problem that blights our culture.

Posted by: Jimmy J. at February 5, 2014 2:44 PM

"You would lie, cheat, inform on your friends, steal, do anything to satisfy total need."
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That sort of behavior is not caused by drug use. It is an indication of a flawed character. Take obama for example. He has done all of those things, many times, and not once I have I heard of him being addicted to drugs of late. In fact, most politicians are guilty of those things all the time. Same is true of cops and most likely all gov't employees. Are they all addicted to something? Or are they proponents of moral decline?

Posted by: ghostsniper at February 5, 2014 5:58 PM

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