> Todd Moody wrote:
> >
> > The important difference between sugar and these narcotics is
> > that sugar is found in ordinary fruits, which are a natural part

Another way to look at this is by comparing processed sugar to cocaine.  The
natives in Peru chew coca leaves with no ill affect.  In fact, this is
supposed to have medicinal qualities.  It is not until you process it that
you get a harmful drug.