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MEXICO CITY - Mexico decriminalized small amounts of marijuana, cocaine and heroin on Friday — a move that prosecutors say makes sense even in the midst of the government's grueling battle against drug traffickers.
Prosecutors said the new law sets clear limits that keep Mexico's corruption-prone police from shaking down casual users and offers addicts free treatment to keep growing domestic drug use in check.
Good for them, if only we would follow. Countries that have experimented with decriminalization have shown decreases in hospital visits, drug addiction, and abuse.
I can't believe our federal government still has a "zero tolerance" policy on drug use. I'm hoping that individual states (like California) continue the push to legalize marijuana.
It's the prison and jail terms for drugs that I think is insane. It should stay criminalized but forget the jail and prison. Make them do community service, then have them pay for the rehab or drug counseling classes at the worst.
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Originally Posted by AnUnidentifiedMale
I can't believe our federal government still has a "zero tolerance" policy on drug use. I'm hoping that individual states (like California) continue the push to legalize marijuana.
I'm all for marijuana being legalized but cocaine, heroin, meth, and LSD....
One thing at a time.
By legalizing and decriminalizing marijuana we would be saving ourselves a ton of money but there are lots of forces that don't want to see that (a lot of the law enforcement community-less people to arrest, the people who make money through the prison system-less prisoners, etc).
I don't agree with this, marijuana ok but the rest are hard narcotics.
Yes, they're hard narcotics, but why should they be illegal to use? Do you not believe in freedom for individuals to do what they want with their own bodies?
Yes, they're hard narcotics, but why should they be illegal to use? Do you not believe in freedom for individuals to do what they want with their own bodies?
As long as the individuals aren't resorting to stealing in order to feed their habit, why not?
My only concern is the crime level after these drugs are legalized.
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