Thread: Drug law reform
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Old 30-09-2013, 08:25   #87
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Re: Drug law reform

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Originally Posted by jamiefrost View Post
sorry but that is utter crap, try basic economics if not common sense.

Your taking something that is illegal and expensive and turning into something that is legal and cheep.

1. Anyone who was put off by it being illegal will now use. The ability to walk into a shop and purchase can only increase the number of people.
2. More people will be able to afford to use as it is cheaper
3. Some people who already use will use more now as it more affordable.

So how can this not increase use and cause more problems?

J
By taxing the drugs as tobacco and alcohol are currently being taxed the government can pay to EDUCATE and to help fund addiction clinics.

As for there being more people attracted to it well I suspect most of the present attraction/addiction to drug taking is down to the thrill of doing something forbidden and illicit.
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