Like El Rushbo always used to say "words mean things."
This Saturday the 30th is "National Prescription Drug Take Back Day" where you're supposed to turn in unused and unwanted prescription drugs in order to keep them out of the wrong hands. I have no problem with the concept, but I think it should be called "National Prescription Drug Safe Disposal Day." Just like the gun "buy back" programs, government NEVER owned private firearms, so there is nothing for them to "buy back." The DEA and FDA never owned these drugs, citizens do, again nothing to "take back." I have a bottle of prescribed oxycodone that I will hang onto, thanks. Its only 10 pills, but if I do something stupid and really hurt myself, they may help take the edge off. Besides, I paid for them, you expect me to dispose of them without compensation? Fuck off.
Of course, I believe it is purposeful wording, to condition people to think things like guns, prescription drugs, or money actually come from a benevolent government. So if you don't want it, you should turn it in to them.
I am in complete agreement. One day years ago the city I lived close to had a Buy Back Gun day and buddy and I went to see for our-self. Out in the parking lot a gal was taking in a 30/30 Winchester for the $50 buck payment, it was in almost pristine condition. I offered her $200 bucks right there and she accepted it. She said it was her grandfathers and he died and didn't know what to do with it... I knew what to do with it. I still have it today.
ReplyDeleteI knew as guy that went to one and he made up a sign that said, I'll give you $10.00 more than they're paying for any and all long guns.
ReplyDeleteLast I heard, they were still trying to figure out how they could charge him for doing that.