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Old 07-29-2017, 01:22 AM  
Paul Markham
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Originally Posted by kane View Post
We should be looking to Portugal as a good example of how to do things. Decriminalize it and stop looking at it like a crime problem and start looking at it like a healthcare problem. The money saved from arresting, prosecuting, and incarcerating people is used for education and treatment. They are seeing good results there with fewer users, less crime, and a lot of money saved.

Cut off the demand and the suppliers go with it.
Portugal has stopped short of legalising the supply. I would rather have the supply in hands of legalised companies than these guys. They murder daily the people killed by taking drugs monthly. Only an estimate, still you understand.

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