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Originally Posted by Bobert  Countries like? |
Spain, where cannabis is effectively decriminalised, and people are permitted to grow their own. Belgium, France, Denmark, Italy and much of Germany, where possession of even relatively significant amounts of cannabis is permitted for personal use.
Here's a rundown Europe-wide:
European Drug Policy: Analysis and Case Studies - NORML Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobert Not since I was 14.
Not since I was 15.
Never.
Nope.
Not since New Years when I had a cigar.
Caffeine is really the only drug I use. |
Aren't you the clean living lad?
Still, even a good sober individual such as yourself partakes of caffeine (one of the most poisonous substances there is - a very small amount of pure caffeine can kill) and occasionally tobacco (described by The Lancet as more harmful to the individual and society than cannabis, ecstasy or LSD).
So I'm sure you accept my argument that everyone 'does drugs' to a greater or lesser degree.
The issue is to what extent should the law intervene in that usage in order to ensure the safety of the individual and the security of society.
We accept already that some usage requires medical supervision, and other usage requires a minimum age requirement.