end the failed "war on drugs"

[Mac1337]

Netherlands seem to be the country but I don't know what their experience is. I was somewhat shocked to see broads sitting in windows. So they got the sex thing figured out.

[davester]

What do you mean by narcotic. Narcotic is a vague term that can be very restrictive (i.e. only opiates), or legal (i.e. illegal drugs such as heroin or marijuana), or broadly descriptive (any substance that deadens or numbs the feelings, which is the original definition from Hippocrates). Many narcotics (legal sense) have the exact same effects (or substantially milder effects) as alcohol, so you could say that alcohol is a narcotic and it is legal in the US. Similarly, cigarettes can have a calming effect and so could also be called narcotics. Alcohol and cigarettes are arguably much more dangerous and widespread than cocaine, marijuana, etc.

[ajakeski]

Make it all legal, give it away for free, get rid of all the Narcan, thin the herd.

[Black]

Dakota wrote:
Netherlands seem to be the country but I don't know what their experience is. I was somewhat shocked to see broads sitting in windows. So they got the sex thing figured out.

I still remember seeing naked men standing behind full length glass doors from my trips there in the late 80s/ early 90s.
Shocking isn't really the right word, more like "startling."

[Black]

BTW if we're going to admit we're not the greatest country on earth and 'stoop' to following the leads of other countries (like that'll happen), and we're going to pick The Netherlands, can we please just do it 100%?
I want my mandatory bicycle lifestyle and total tulip immersion.

[NeverMind]

Dakota wrote:
Netherlands seem to be the country but I don't know what their experience is. I was somewhat shocked to see broads sitting in windows. So they got the sex thing figured out.

Get your facts straight kid. Drugs are NOT legal in the Netherlands.

[robfilms]

The legality of drugs seems to be based on some form of moral principles.

If the medical profession say its okay, then it can be prescribed.

If a drug falls outside of that realm then it is illegal.

I am not interested in supporting a foreign policy dominated by our dealing with narco states (mexico, columbia and afganistan being obvious examples)

i am not interested in supporting a domestic policy which is self perpetuating failure.

Make it legal. Tax the heck out of it. Place as many restrictions as needed.

YMMV

Be well

Rob

[Mac1337]

NeverMind wrote:
[quote=Dakota]
Netherlands seem to be the country but I don't know what their experience is. I was somewhat shocked to see broads sitting in windows. So they got the sex thing figured out.

Get your facts straight kid. Drugs are NOT legal in the Netherlands.
I get my facts anyway I want you self-appointed forum fact police. God knows we got enough here and we are not hiring. Live off your stimulus check for now.

[Black]

NeverMind wrote:
[quote=Dakota]
Netherlands seem to be the country but I don't know what their experience is. I was somewhat shocked to see broads sitting in windows. So they got the sex thing figured out.

Get your facts straight kid. Drugs are NOT legal in the Netherlands.
Good catch.
Netherlands Drug Policy

[Black]

Dakota wrote:
[quote=NeverMind]
[quote=Dakota]
Netherlands seem to be the country but I don't know what their experience is. I was somewhat shocked to see broads sitting in windows. So they got the sex thing figured out.

Get your facts straight kid. Drugs are NOT legal in the Netherlands.
I get my facts anyway I want you self-appointed forum fact police. God knows we got enough here and we are not hiring. Live off your stimulus check for now.
Aw c'mon Dakota. You could really use the countless hours you spend here to learn something and become better informed. Not saying Nevermind isn't the biggest jerk ever to walk the earth, but s/he was more gentle with you here than you deserved.