02-20-2006, 03:45 AM
GrosseschnauzerFeb 20 2006, 12:19 AM I have a problem with the inclusion of coffee and tea in the resolution.
Those are not generally considered to be "drugs."
The entire scheme of the resolution's framework as applied to coffee and tea is nonsensical. While there are cultural and religious traditions in some places against the use of either coffee or tea, or both, these classifications predate scientific treatment of the compounds found naturally occuring in coffees and teas. Coffee consumption is a tradition of the schnauzerlands, although we're too cold a climate to grow coffee and teas. This proposal has the poential of disruption of our traditions based upon this mis-classification in the proposal.
Accordingly, we are AGAINST the resolution as it currently reads. [/quote]
I am sorry, but I don't get your point. It is well established that caffeine is a drug, and it does not bar consumption in any way.
Those are not generally considered to be "drugs."
The entire scheme of the resolution's framework as applied to coffee and tea is nonsensical. While there are cultural and religious traditions in some places against the use of either coffee or tea, or both, these classifications predate scientific treatment of the compounds found naturally occuring in coffees and teas. Coffee consumption is a tradition of the schnauzerlands, although we're too cold a climate to grow coffee and teas. This proposal has the poential of disruption of our traditions based upon this mis-classification in the proposal.
Accordingly, we are AGAINST the resolution as it currently reads. [/quote]
I am sorry, but I don't get your point. It is well established that caffeine is a drug, and it does not bar consumption in any way.