Posted on 06/02/2011 6:32:16 AM PDT by TSgt
Instead of punishing users who "do no harm to others," global commission argues that governments - particularly the U.S. - should end criminalization of drug use
(AP) NEW YORK - The global war on drugs has failed with devastating consequences for individuals and societies around the world, argues a new report to be released Thursday.
Compiled by the Global Commission on Drug Policy, which includes former heads of state, a former U.N. secretary-general and a business mogul, the report calls on governments to end the criminalization of marijuana and other controlled substances.
(Excerpt) Read more at cbsnews.com ...
Drugs are legal in Peaceful Mexico.
Yes, Let's legalize drugs and see a LOT OF KIDS DIE ON THE ROAD, LOTS MORE OF MARRIAGES FAIL and MORE CRACK BABIES.
Brave new world huh?
Personal freedom coupled with personal responsibility.
It is, allegedly, one of the cornerstones of our Republic.
“Personal freedom coupled with personal responsibility.
It is, allegedly, one of the cornerstones of our Republic.”
Bingo!
Control it like booze and tobacco.
It’s the same moral slippery slope that brought America the acceptance of homosexuality and gay marriage.
“It doesn’t hurt anyone, live and let live, people are going to do it anyway, it isn’t bad, I was born this way, etc..”
Sure, blame the substance and not the offender. Marijuana is bad but tobacco and alcohol are not? All three present significant health risks over time so please explain what the logic is in outlawing marijuana?
Ask the executed Marine in AZ what he thinks of the war on drugs and how the cops are prosecuting it.
I stopped reading right there. The "Major Panel" has no interest in helping or preserving the US.
Yeah because we don’t have enough problems with alcohol as it is...
Nothing positive that comes from drug use. Nothing...
Straw Man: SWAT raids are unnecessary and conducted for things other than drug raids.
faux freedom fighters.
And Prohibition did what for America back in the 20s?
But I do see a point. Consider how Reagan’s debting paved the way for Bush 41 and Bush 43rd’s deficit spending or how Reagan’s willingness to go along with amnesty over 25 years ago has influenced America today.
Oh, and there are plenty of instances of supposed religious types who allow their kids to suffer and die because of their beliefs.
In both cases there was neglect. Should be ban religion too?
“Control it like booze and tobacco.”
Tax it also. Although numbers of folks would get around that by growing their own - wait a second maybe we can...........
Freedom?
Fine, stop enforcing the borders, let anyone in the country, let them live where they like and take what they want. Have sex with goats, children, etc..
Freedom rocks!
You want anarchy not freedom.
You went from complaining about Strawman arguments to that?
You accuse me of wanting selective laws.
My argument proves you can’t have it both ways...
Heres Vegan lunatics
More vegan lunatics
Heres some global warming lunatics
Lots of lunatics here google 'Welfare agency child died'
Has your drug war stopped stoned lunatics from harming children? Have your seabelt traffic laws stopped children from getting hurt in auto accidents? Has welfare ensured no child goes hungry? Has No child left behind left anyone behind?
Or did all those unconstiutional usurpations of power just make govt gigantic and stepped on everyones's rights?
Perhaps you just believe in your version of big govt, not theirs??
Freedom does not mean "open borders".
Freedom does not mean you can have sex with children.
However, YOU can have the goat if that is your preference. That IS freedom. Whatever type of sex you want to have with your goat is none of my business.
It's hard to discuss freedom with folks who do not understand the meaning of the word.
And, like most hypocritical drug warriors, you are probably railing against drugs while having coffee or a beer.
Amazing really.
All it proves is you’re engaged in an exercise in polarization - you must either have absolute government control and zero tolerance or total anarchy.
Troll
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