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摘要

The 1939-45 war heralded the foundation of human rights based on the ideals of dignity,privacy and choice.Even national service frameworks embody the notion of treating others as you yourself would wish to be treated.The announcement to reclassify pseudoephedrine from pharmacy to prescription-only status is more notable for its uncompromising arrogance than the pursuit of any credible policy to combat illicit drug manufacture.The ability to transform pseudoephedrine to methylamphetamine is a conundrum for scientists or those who may wish to abuse such technology;but so what?The practicalities or consequences are superfluous because such activity would be outside the scope of UK law.Any illegal activities should not undermine the liberties of individuals,or challenge people's integrity by suppressing the right to choose.