RE: Danger in Vice
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There's been a piece of trending news in this part of the world these past few days about a well-known Asian actor who committed suicide after becoming embroiled in a drug scandal. His squeaky clean reputation came crashing down, and he was on the verge of being "canceled" by society. There are consequences to everything, even if you're just indulging in a vice occasionally or for fun. Bypassing the consequences of indulging in vices using magic pills or tricks is simply foolish.
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I saw! It was boggling to me, as so much of the West seems to be celebrating drug addiction in a strange way. People talking about their vices is now lauded (which is, partly, a good thing), and to see someone contemporary end their life prematurely for the shame of drug use is very odd.
You're right. In Western culture, there have been songs that sometimes seem to glorify drug addiction, but it's different in many Asian countries. In several parts of Asia, there are strict laws against drug abuse or possession, and some even have capital punishment like the firing squad or the gallows for these offenses. The approach toward drugs and their consequences can indeed vary significantly between different cultures and regions.