Immodest Proposals IX: Prisons or Drugs?

Hi Immodest Proposals Members!

THE TOPIC:

This Guardian article (http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2011/apr/04/morality-drugs-improve-ethical-behaviour) suggests that the technology to eliminate criminal impulses via medication is on its way. Whether it's 5 years or 50 years from now, this opens up the question, "Would you rather send people to prison, or medicate them into your morality?"

The discussion has a lot of facets:

Is there a universal moral philosophy? Is it appropriate to "enforce" a moral philosophy? Is the current prison system any good? Is it better than medical rehabilitation? Does society have the right to medically "fix" people who violate its laws? Does society have the right to medically "fix" people at all? THE VENUE:

We'll get together at Waystation, an awesome new bar in Park Slope, and discuss these questions.

Waystation is the only steampunk bar we've ever heard of, and for anyone who is a Doctor Who fan, it's also got a TARDIS restroom that's bigger on the inside!

For those of you who don't like British science fiction, the bar slings some excellent drinks and always has a good craft brew on tap.

THE COST:

$8 (+ $0.55 paypal fee) in advance/$12 at the door (no fees)

We've set it up so that you can pay in advance when you RSVP with meetup! Online RSVPs will be open though May 2 at 12PM.

If we get more than 20 attendees, we'll be raffling off a free Better Worlds t-shirt!

These costs go right back in to getting awesome opportunities and venues for Immodest Proposals meetings. Not a cent is wasted.

Sadly, we cannot offer refunds if you miss the event.