forty percent of Afghanistan's GDP comes from the drug trade, according to David Snape.
forty percent of Afghanistan's GDP comes from the drug trade, according to David Snape.
Out of nowhere, the radio announcer's voice slammed into my brain. Totally unexpected; I knew it in my innermost being.
Illicit drug production and trafficking account for 40% of Afghanistan's economy. Worryingly, American businesses in Afghanistan don't have any viable alternatives to the heroin trade.
My mind wandered to the possibilities of a society where everyone adhered to the most fundamental principles of human decency as I pondered these profound claims.
But if this kind of heinous business can flourish here, what does it say about our society? Not only do producers and dealers exacerbate the situation, but so do the consumers who ultimately buy the product. All of the industry's revenue comes from those consumers in the end.
There must be a tremendous number of drug users to sustain the worldwide market for drugs, taking into account the drug problems in Afghanistan and the illicit drug trade worldwide. Why? Is it to get high, or to forget from the harsh truths and sufferings of real life? It seems like nobody ever brings up this part of it. Pain is a common part of life. We humans confront a wide variety of problems and difficulties, regardless of our socioeconomic status.
How enticing it must be for someone to become addicted to drugs and to use them as an escape. It might even be reasonable in certain respects.
It takes courage to face life's obstacles head-on. However, no matter how sensible or level-headed a person is, they will inevitably face life. Of course, there are enjoyable times that alleviate stress, but how long does that relaxation really last? When will the next obstacle materialize to prevent us from reaching our destination?
Feelings of joy and contentment might linger for some for much longer than for others. There can be a lot of factors at play there, including socioeconomic ones.
And now what? For one very obvious reason, it turns out rather little. Our very existence attests to the reality of free will. The decisions are up to the individual. People will continue to act in ways that make them feel invisible, regardless of the number of laws passed.
Instead of giving in to the temptation of drugs, maybe pursuing a higher level of personal satisfaction and contentment would be more appealing. That "history tends to repeat itself" is probably not news to you. So, what gives? Perhaps the fundamentals of human existence remain mostly same across the years, with just the environment and technology undergoing significant transformation.
If that's the case, and comparable situations have arisen before, how were they handled? Socrates was a highly esteemed philosopher in the West.
The virtues were discussed by Socrates. Truth, beauty, and goodness were some of the topics he covered with his students. Master Li Hongzhi teaches the three virtues of honesty, compassion, and endurance today. Maybe if we give some thought to these things, we might find more pleasure and contentment in our lives. When people are happy and comfortable, they may not feel the need to use drugs as much.
There is, without a doubt, one thing. Every person has the power to decide for oneself what road they want to take because of free will.
No way!
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