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[neoanarch]

Lot of people gonna die, but more importantly, lot of people are gonna die partying. Fucking Amsterdam right under me.. unf unf unf.

Not really Portugal did the same thing a few years ago and drug use actually dropped.

 

[Gigglepoo]

I'm sure that's what you meant by "step in the right direction" but decriminalize =/= make legal, just to make it clear because already judging by the few posts here it seems people aren't understanding that.

This is a huge distinction. I wonder how much this will cut down on drug cartels, though, seeing as it's still illegal to have large quantities and (maybe?) sell drugs. Helping users instead of just cramming them into overcrowded jails is a good idea.

 

[Rorschach]

All of them? :lol Wow.

 

[whitehawk]

Wow. I support this.

And I'm personally anti-drugs.

Yup, same here.

 

[Verano]

fuck yeah!!! me, rewrite, salva, relix are gonna get crunk, smack some bitches, snort coke, smoke as much mary jane as we want and eat chorizo with frijoles with tortillas de harina!!

 

[yankeeforever2]

I could see benefits in that drug users will feel less afraid of the authorities and will be more compelled to offer help in investigations if asked.

The Cartels will kill them pretty quickly, why do you think the drug police cover there faces. But I would be surprised if they arrested people who they caught with a small amount of weed before this, just seems like a political move they will get really no change on whats happening in Mexico.

 

[HomerSimpson-Man]

Not really Portugal did the same thing a few years ago and drug use actually dropped.

I guess when it's no longer a "taboo" and risky because it's "illegal", piqued interests drops eventually because it's a normal accepted occurrence.

 

[teh_pwn]

Just to clear this up, by "step in the right direction" I meant that we have to do the same thing in America, because we buy lots of these cartel's drugs. If we emphasize rehabilitation before jail time, the drug dealer loses business, and people stop dying.

 

[TitaniumGroceries]

Yeah, just like the 21st amendment, this will never work.

The effects of alcohol, especially when it's merely social drinking, don't reach the level of cocaine, ecstasy and crystal methamphetamine. Not everyone who has a drink goes black-out drunk, and thank god, because there are a lot of people who drink. Throw enough heroin around and things will go bad even before all the infections and disease spread from shared intravenous needles.

 

[viciouskillersquirrel]

The Cartels will kill them pretty quickly, why do you think the drug police cover there faces. But I would be surprised if they arrested people who they caught with a small amount of weed before this, just seems like a political move they will get really no change on whats happening in Mexico.

I didn't say it was a huge deal. It just removed the (idle) threat of prosecution from one side.

 

[feel]

It's so good when you click on a topic on GAF, and expect a certain picture to be the first post, and that first poster delivers.

 

[Otheradam]

I still cannot believe this is happening.

 

[neoanarch]

I guess when it's no longer a "taboo" and risky because it's "illegal", piqued interests drops eventually because it's a normal accepted occurrence.

That and users are no longer scared to seek treatment for fear of getting prison time.

 

[Herpes Reasons]

All of them? :lol Wow.

that would be funny if thats what it has it the law books
"All of them"

 

[Chichikov]

The effects of alcohol, especially when it's merely social drinking, don't reach the level of cocaine, ecstasy and crystal methamphetamine. Not everyone who has a drink goes black-out drunk, and thank god, because there are a lot of people who drink. Throw enough heroin around and things will go bad even before all the infections and disease spread from shared intravenous needles.

So a social alcohol usage is possible but social cocaine or ecstasy isn’t?
Your logic is amazing.
And of all the controlled substance (outside maybe some exotic shit) alcohol users are the most likely to harm others.
By far.

 

[Barry Lightning]

let's seem em try to build a wall to keep americans out.

ha!

 

[goldenticket]

Now if only there was a way to combine Mexico, Amsterdam, and Japan into one fantastic, magical country...

what drugs are legal in japan?

Wow. I support this.

And I'm personally anti-drugs.

same. i wish the us would do the same thing so we can tax it and regulate it plus all the people locked up due to drugs and the time police time wasted on "the drug wars" is lame. if you kill someone then rot in jail but if you sell drugs to an adult i dont care.

 

[atkbob]

Just to clear this up, by "step in the right direction" I meant that we have to do the same thing in America, because we buy lots of these cartel's drugs. If we emphasize rehabilitation before jail time, the drug dealer loses business, and people stop dying.

The US can't even talk about starting a public health insurance company without people screaming "death panels" and "grandma's gunna get murdered!". There is zero chance of legalization (at least with the current population, we'll see in 20-30 years).

 

[Barbacoatl]

fuck yeah!!! me, rewrite, salva, relix are gonna get crunk, smack some bitches, snort coke, smoke as much mary jane as we want and eat chorizo with frijoles with tortillas de harina!!

yeah, you must be really high to think el trip is gonna sit back and do nothing about this pandemonium.

 

[yankeeforever2]

Just to clear this up, by "step in the right direction" I meant that we have to do the same thing in America, because we buy lots of these cartel's drugs. If we emphasize rehabilitation before jail time, the drug dealer loses business, and people stop dying.

well yeah de-criminalize minor drug use(rehab and fines) and up the crime on drug dealing(more jail time) is the best way. The DEA has alot more clout in these issues since they still use drug busts as a factor to give money out. Plus it would also save more court time, criminal lab time and used resources. But remember drugs are a state issue right now, and the federal government would cut there funding in a second if one of them tries to do this.

 

[BlueTsunami]

Council representative: So what are we discussing today Señor Presidente?

Señor Presidentet: Decriminilzing drugs

Council representative: Which ones?

Señor Presidentet: All of them.

Council representative:

 

[NumberTwo]

All of them? :lol Wow.

All of them!

 

[Rewrite]

fuck yeah!!! me, rewrite, salva, relix are gonna get crunk, smack some bitches, snort coke, smoke as much mary jane as we want and eat chorizo with frijoles with tortillas de harina!!

:lol Too bad I don't do drugs!

I still think this is a pretty good/bad idea, but mostly good. Let's see how it all pans out shall we?

 

[Mercury Fred]

Hell yes!

Nice to see progressive policy happen somewhere so close, while the U.S., even under Democratic power, remains a regressive, backward policy sinkhole.

 

[BlueTsunami]

Hell yes!

Nice to see progressive policy happen somewhere so close, while the U.S., even under Democratic power, remains a regressive, backward policy sinkhole.

Massachusetts has decriminalzed Marijuana and Gay Marriage is possible in many states now. You can't really generalize when it comes to the State level.

 

[JCX]

:lol first reply was awesome.

This should happen in the US, to some extent.

 

[BobLoblaw]

:lol Oh man. Like the old saying goes, "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em."

 

[buckfutter]

Definitely don't make 100% legal, or even close to being like cigarettes with hard drugs.

Methamphetamine makes respectable people paranoid and shoot children because they're "out to get them." The drug should never be legal. But offering rehabilitation without jail time (if there's no violence) is the way to go.

Meth is certainly a pretty nasty drug, one of the few of the well-known substances I don't really see a point for, but as a "respectable" person I'd like to point out that I've never wanted to shoot children whilst using it recreationally.

 

[Kastro]

always wanted to try heroin

 

[Mercury Fred]

Massachusetts has decriminalzed Marijuana and Gay Marriage is possible in many states now. You can't really generalize when it comes to the State level.

Yeah, that stuff is nice, but seeing some federal action on drug laws, the prison system, marriage equality and capital punishment would be excellent.

The U.S. is an embarrassment now.

 

[thefit]

You know whats creepy, I knew of this news early today from NPR radio it played once and not again but I have yet to see any of the other news outlets mention it. Its like this shit never happened.

 

[JKBii]

I have a strong feeling this is related to tourism, unless they're also completely reversing their stance on the drug cartels.

 

[BlueTsunami]

Yeah, that stuff is nice, but seeing some federal action on drug laws, the prison system, marriage equality and capital punishment would be excellent.

The U.S. is an embarrassment now.

No doubt. I feel bad for the people up in California that think they have it alright and then getting shit on by the Feds.

 

[Nooreo]

At least Mexico sees the negative effects of prohibition. Now that everything is legal in Mexico I'm sure i can get my hands on some LSD in the states. Shit is hard to find son.

 

[Rewrite]

You know whats creepy, I knew of this news early today from NPR radio it played once and not again but I have yet to see any of the other news outlets mention it. Its like this shit never happened.

I also haven't heard about it until tonight. I will watch the news to see if they report this!

 

[Husker86]

It is not legal now in Mexico, it's decriminalized; there is a rather large difference.

 

[buckfutter]

So a social alcohol usage is possible but social cocaine or ecstasy isn’t?
Your logic is amazing.
And of all the controlled substance (outside maybe some exotic shit) alcohol users are the most likely to harm others.
By far.

This. Honestly, what the average person believes about the effects of ecstasy... it's so alien to me.

 

[shintoki]

:lol Too bad I don't do drugs!

I still think this is a pretty good/bad idea, but mostly good. Let's see how it all pans out shall we?

Send your share to me, Then it's like you can be part of the party.

 

[speculawyer]

:lol :lol :lol

Wow. Mexico is more progressive than the USA. Just wow.

This should help their tourist industry. That flight to Amsterdam is long and Amsterdam is expensive.

 

[thefit]

I also haven't heard about it until tonight. I will watch the news to see if they report this!

You would think FOX would be on high alert by now and Lou Dobbs would be warning us of drug crazed Mexicans taking our jobs but no. Nothing. Its like they don't want us to know...hmmmm

 

[polyh3dron]

Wow. I support this.

And I'm personally anti-drugs.

Fucking this.

 

[Rewrite]

Send your share to me, Then it's like you can be part of the party.

Lmfao. Oh shintoki. Okay! It's a deal.

thefit, it's a huge conspiracy!

:O!

Spoiler

I am positive they will talk about this on spanish tv news!

 

[wolfmat]

Pretty fucking crazy. I support this move.

 

[DeathbyVolcano]

Well...I guess as long as this keeps bad people from making a living off of this...*shrugs*

That said, hardcore drugs are lame as shit and I have no remorse for people who habitually abuse them.

 

[Boogie]

So a social alcohol usage is possible but social cocaine or ecstasy isn’t?
Your logic is amazing.
And of all the controlled substance (outside maybe some exotic shit) alcohol users are the most likely to harm others.
By far.

You make that assertion, but I'm not so sure.

It is not legal now in Mexico, it's decriminalized; there is a rather large difference.

indeed.

My personal opinion: Offer support to the addicts, but fuck the dealers up the ass. Not necessarily a position based upon a rational analysis of drug prohibition, but more an instinctual position, I freely admit.

I can't help but see the images of cartels murdering people by the hundreds and think those fuckers should be carpet bombed, but that's just me.

 

[speculawyer]

This is not the solution.

Uh . . . what's the problem?

 

[HomerSimpson-Man]

You make that assertion, but I'm not so sure.



indeed.

My personal opinion: Offer support to the addicts, but fuck the dealers up the ass. Not necessarily a position based upon a rational analysis of drug prohibition, but more an instinctual position, I freely admit.

I can't help but see the images of cartels murdering people by the hundreds and think those fuckers should be carpet bombed, but that's just me.

Yeah, the cartels still need to be brought to justice, though the carpet bombing thing is a pretty good idea.

 

[Barbacoatl]

Lmfao. Oh shintoki. Okay! It's a deal.

thefit, it's a huge conspiracy!

:O!

I am positive they will talk about this on spanish tv news!

Don't be so sure, the big media outlets here have also ignored the issue, I remember brief mentions of it back in April.

 

[wolfmat]

Don't be so sure, the big media outlets here have also ignored the issue, I remember brief mentions of it back in April.

Haha that is so awesome in and of itself.

'Shhh don't tell anyone, we might fuck it all up! Think of the children' etc

 

[speculawyer]

It looks pretty on paper, but I'll wait 'till I get caught to see the law in action, altho' I rather not deal with mexican authorities at all.

This is part of the awesomeness. Get caught by Mexican police with a joint? Haha Mexican policeman, don't try to jack me for a bribe. It's a joint. You can't do shit!