>We aren't in Portugal. The US is a different animal from Europe.
Obviously - but that doesn't mean we can't learn from them.

>We've never really had a war on drugs.
uhh well we've spent over 1 trillion dollars the last 30 years on the "war on drugs" and incarcerated 100,000's - so I disagree.

>However, if they make me king, I will defoliate half of South America, and many countries in the poppy belt. Then we will protect the borders, lower taxes, cut government red tape, etc, etc, etc....

I was trying to point out some realistic solutions John - like the ones the panel came up with (see 1st post thread).

>>>Now, for some truth in advertising, how many of you partake in glaucoma meds? I'm going to say those who are for legalisation have a vested interest in legalization.
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>>...almost forgot one other point...sure some teenagers will get some weed - just like they get booze now. Thing is the booze isn't coming from a criminal cartel - and if it was legalized weed would be the same way.
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>>I surprised with all the information avail and the proven results in countries like Portugal that you actually think the 'war on drugs' is a good thing.