They decided to put their drug war money into education. They don't want the crime and disease that comes with the drug culture.
They learned through the needle parks that crime and disease would form inside the colony even with easy access to drugs. It is just part of the scene, so to speak.
If they can keep people off drugs and provide those who are already addicted a healthier alternative to their problem they will keep the total cost of the drug war lower.
I wish all the best for your relatives.
“Notice that the article says that while they are keeping the heroin clinics open, the Swiss also voted to keep marijuana illegal.”
Not sure what that means for the Swiss. Also, Massachusetts recently voted to make pot possession a non-criminal offense, just like a speeding ticket. Other places are probably going to follow Massachusett’s plan, with states looking to cut budgets wherever they can.
“They learned through the needle parks that crime and disease would form inside the colony even with easy access to drugs. It is just part of the scene, so to speak.”
That’s the part they are trying to avoid, so this new plan might work better.
“If they can keep people off drugs and provide those who are already addicted a healthier alternative to their problem they will keep the total cost of the drug war lower.”
Yep, giving addicts an alternative sounds like a good idea.