Posted on 04/15/2006 2:21:22 PM PDT by Know your rights
SCOTTISH police officers have sparked anger after calling for the legalisation of all drugs - including heroin and cocaine.
The Strathclyde Police Federation has called for a dramatic change of direction in the battle on drugs crime, and the issue will be debated later this month.
The body, which represents 7000 officers, is set to argue that all drugs should be licensed in the same way as cigarettes and alcohol. Officers claim this would cut drug deaths and divert police resources to other crime-fighting priorities. It is the first time that an organisation representing officers has made such a demand.
Opponents today said the move would only increase the availability of drugs. But the federation believes millions of pounds are wasted on enforcing existing laws, with little impact on the availability of drugs on the street.
Inspector Jim Duffy, chairman of the federation, said: "We are not winning the war against drugs and we need to think about different ways to tackle it."
The Scottish Executive said that drug legislation is reserved to Westminster.
By the way, down at the bottom, next to "Post reply | Privte reply | " you will find a number. That number refers to the post to which you are responding.
After posting to juvenile personalities at FR since early '98, I've found it wise to keep discussions in context.
It is a simple matter to rotate backwards through a FreeRepublic thread to find out what else the Freeper had to say.
Yes, it is. -- But some here try to divert discussions, when they find they can't debate the issue using logic.
You don't have to use that "copy all of it over" nonsense that you find in the inferior threads carved out for the use of children.
I find it useful when debating at certain lower levels.
The number-trace feature has been added long after 1998.
So what?
Your refusal to accept the future, and change, is not a good sign.
There you go making a inane, out of context comment, which proves the point made above.
Also quite evident is the fact that you've dropped your defense of unconstitutional prohibitions. -- Smart fella. -- You aren't very good at it. You're much better at half witty zingers.
We can amend the Constitution if we need to, but if you destroy our world, there's not a damned thing we can do about it.
Think of the Drug War as a necessary prophylaxis designed to make you unhappy.
It does seem to be working.
Oh, yeah, and that paranoia you'all exhibit when someone questions the future of dope availability ~ it's a regular laugh riot.
There you go making a inane, out of context comment, which proves the point made above.
Also quite evident is the fact that you've dropped your defense of unconstitutional prohibitions. -- Smart fella. -- You aren't very good at it. You're much better at half witty zingers.
You and your doper buddies
I have no 'doper buddies'. That's just another half wit zinger.
are the only ones concerned with the Constitution.
Millions of normal people are concerned with what you prohibition warriors do.
The rest of us are concerned with the harm you do to society.
You use that 'society' bit to justify ignoring our Constitution.
We can amend the Constitution if we need to,
You think you can 'amend away' freedom? Dream on.
but if you destroy our world, there's not a damned thing we can do about it. Think of the Drug War as a necessary prophylaxis designed to make you unhappy. It does seem to be working.
Wrong. -- I'm quite happy to be defending our Constitution from prohibitionists like you.
Oh, yeah, and that paranoia you'all exhibit when someone questions the future of dope availability ~ it's a regular laugh riot.
Weird comment.. - I've seen no such "paranoia". Where did you?
Looks like you are reduced to name-calling ~ well, let's say, as usual you are reduced to name-calling.
You've been 'name calling' this entire thread. Get real.
Since that logical course of action would completely dry up the flow of cartel bribe money to DC, it will never happen.
Were you aware the Chi-coms have actually been posting on FR threads today about the Hu kow-tow event ~ several have been banned, but they'll be back.
Ever wonder why the Chi-coms fear us enough to bother commenting here?
Another bizarre 'jump shift' in our discussion. You're the one here obsessed with prohibitions on "dopers", not me. -- I want such prohibitions/infringements stopped, that's all.
Were you aware the Chi-coms have actually been posting on FR threads today about the Hu kow-tow event ~ several have been banned, but they'll be back. Ever wonder why the Chi-coms fear us enough to bother commenting here?
?? -- Are you trying to infer that I should listen to your comments on that subject? -- Why?
Because, it's obvious, you need your mind opened.
I'm sure we all have much to learn from someone with ideas as brilliant as the "Richard Pryor pot".
Sorry, I'm not doing your homework for you ... it's YOUR claim so YOU can Google for the proof.
You're just afraid to read stuff by noted historians of the Mafia.
This is what makes you king of the weasels.
Yes, using words according to their standard meaning is so underhanded.
Same old tired WODdie evasion.
False ... when you meet your burden of proof and supply the specific text that supports your claim I'll be delighted to read it. Or you could just continue to blow hot air; your call.
What you have is akin to a religious belief, albeit one in a cult.
Persons can't be property ... marijuana can. Or are you claiming that criminalization of marijuana is to protect the rights of the marijuana?
Too early to be toking up eh!
Stop lying about my position. What I've said is that YOUR claim that the alcohol black market is "thriving" is dubious and unproven. (Free clue: "thriving" means considerably more than just "existing.")
Will you ever support your claim?
Too early to be toking up eh!
Not too early for you to be diving headfirst into the gutter, I see.
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