Does prohibition work? If so, there’s no reason, other than freedom, to support legalization of any substance that can be shown to have any adverse effects whatsoever.
Assuming you’re correct, the dangers involved with the use of certain substances should be all the more reason to support legalization. Let everything be open. Cigarettes have warnings on them. Do baggies of heroin?
Perhaps, I just don’t see how we as a society could legitimately endorse the use of such compounds. We can make the argument “who in their right mind will use heroin?”… you’re probably right. But with drug legalisation comes drug tourism. Within the legalised society, members of said society will view the substance as not being “taboo” thus the enticing nature is no more… but for tourists… some will be open to trying coke… suppose one could simply create a rule barring tourists from buying, like certain towns in the Netherlands have done.
I was probably offered cocaine about ten times in Europe, and I’ve had the opportunity to use it once or twice here… I’ve never said yes as I’ve drawn a hard line there (the primary reason being because I’m focused on bodybuilding… coke + bodybuilding is a disastrous combo, it’s like powdered myocardial infarction for us)… esp exercise and coke (given elevation in risk factors can last up to 1-2 days afterwards… tell me not to exercise for two days… not happening)… and because I don’t want to get hooked… It’s one of the most addictive substances one can use, so why would I try it? The risk/reward ratio is just so far out of line (just stating my ideology)
Drug use isn’t healthy, even if legalised profits should be put into harm minimisation, funding programs that deter usage… warnings should be present on packaging, take a similar approach to cigarettes to minimise use.
Fair enough… Furthermore the primary reason so many are dying from H is due to the compound being laced with fentanyl (dosed in micrograms it’s so potent)… legalisation/regulation for already addicted demographics (though not to the general populace) would certainly lower OD rates, we actually know this because the Netherlands has a program like this… and it’s worked tremendously well pertaining to curbing overdose rates
Yes and yes
To play devil’s advocate. One could say that booze should not be legal, and therefore the argument that weed should be legal as it is less harmful than booze is irrelevant. Being able to enforce prohibition is separate from should the substance be legal.
Now I think it should be legalized. I just am not a fan of the less harmful than legal alcohol argument. How about the fact that it does not impact anyone but the user? Why make a law on something that isn’t hurting anyone other than those who consent to use it?
Swing and a miss…
Im on SWAT. I don’t write dui’s. And we don’t lock up people for smoking weed. You don’t understand how police work is done here so I’ll spare myself the calories it’ll take trying to explain just so you can go on another tirade.
It wasn’t condescending. It’s speaking from experience. Most adults will tell you the same but your hubris is strong so it’s pointless.
Lol at “so obsessed…” This is pointless. Don’t project your rage dude.
I believe the market will regulate it.
Don’t most voting age people in the US support legalization of cannabis? Something like 65% was what I saw last.
When you play whack-a-mole and arrest a drug dealer, does his competition send you a Christmas card? This is why you work in a low-IQ job like law enforcement.
If there were fewer suppliers it would mean expanding margins, which means the market works towards equilibrium and it attracts new entrants. You arresting drug dealers is pointless, your job has accomplished nothing save for helping out his rivals. You go bust some heroin dealer, you think junkies aren’t getting high? Talk about delusional.
They make no-no flower laws so they have an excuse to attempt to justify their existence. End prohibition of drugs, gambling, and prostitution and 60%+ of cops/corrections officers would be out of work. Judges would be out of work, DAs would be out of work.
Lol. Found the junkie… You just have it all figured out, eh, douchebag ? Stick to internet. Reality might sober you up you irrelevant cunt.
Christ… You’re one of those. Grow up you fucking dweeb. Weak minded non contributor.
I’m a junkie because I don’t believe mommy government should wipe peoples’ asses? Great logic. Hey, you think alcohol and tobacco should be legal? OK, you’re a chain smoking drunk. See how stupid that sounds?
At least I have an actual career, I’m not a tax eating leech that has a job requiring a GED.
Grow up, from the clown that thinks he’s making less drugs available in society because he couldn’t grasp high school economics. No wonder government employees are always the dumbest people in society.
Edgy… Lemme guess ? Old lady fucking a policeman ? You cunts trot out the same old shit. You’re a weak minded gutter rat. You tried though…
Nah, my wife wouldn’t really look twice at a failure in life with a GED job. The only thing sadder than a tax eater is a tax eater with delusions of grandeur. Begging mommy government to make adult’s health choices, how sad.
You’re clueless kid. The ghetto pee wees would eat your lunch and chug your soy shakes. Then sell you your fatal dose. Weak ass.
Zzz… Your wife fucks behind your back. You exude weakness.
How about we actually stick to arguments here. I think it is reasonable to think that the police benefit from cannabis being illegal. If you look at where much of the money that goes into anti-cannabis advertisements / lobbying, some does come from law enforcement.
Kid, lol. Doesn’t change the fact your job requires zero brains now, does it? I don’t do drugs, but if they were legal the purity/content would be known. And the ghetto pee wees would be scrubbing toilets for a living, the Cartel would be financially ruined.