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by md224 3490 days ago
Because he's talking like he thinks the study is a scam to pave the way for legalization of psychedelics, and he does this by comparing it to the legalization of marijuana. This goes against my worldview for multiple reasons:

1) Psychedelic therapy is a promising treatment for mental health issues

2) Legalization of psychedelics might actually be a GOOD idea

3) The legalization of medical marijuana was a step in the RIGHT direction, toward the overdue legalization of marijuana

This guy is skeptical of #1 and seems to believe the opposite of #2 and #3. So yeah, I don't like him, and I think his beliefs are misguided and harmful.