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Canadian Push to Legalize ALL Drugs

Posted on 4/16/18 at 6:58 am
Posted by Bard
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Posted on 4/16/18 at 6:58 am
This should be interesting to watch (if it happens).

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With months left before Canada becomes the first country in the G7 to fully legalise marijuana, members of the country’s Liberal party, led federally by Justin Trudeau, are calling on their government to go one step further and decriminalise the possession and consumption of all illicit drugs.


If this happens I expect to see a marked increase in tourism to Canada. What I am interested most in seeing is the long-term effects (say 10-20 years down the road) of full legalization.
Posted by Deuces
The bottom
Member since Nov 2011
12598 posts
Posted on 4/16/18 at 7:00 am to
I don't know how detrimental it could be. It seems the reason most people choose not to shoot heroin isn't solely because it's "illegal".
Posted by Robin Masters
Birmingham
Member since Jul 2010
30190 posts
Posted on 4/16/18 at 7:02 am to
Can you imagine Montreal for a bachelor party if cocaine is legal. Here Canada, take all my money.
Posted by starsandstripes
Georgia
Member since Nov 2017
11897 posts
Posted on 4/16/18 at 7:05 am to
I support this. Let Darwin clean up the gene pool.
Posted by TheHarahanian
Actually not Harahan as of 6/2023
Member since May 2017
19700 posts
Posted on 4/16/18 at 7:11 am to
At first glance this looks like it would clean up problems in the U.S. via drug tourism, but the economic strata that represents the problem can't afford the travel.
Posted by Brazos
Member since Oct 2013
20363 posts
Posted on 4/16/18 at 7:14 am to
Smart move by Canada.
Posted by TenWheelsForJesus
Member since Jan 2018
6840 posts
Posted on 4/16/18 at 7:23 am to
Nice. Now they need to push for freedom of speech. You can have the freedom to mainline crack, but don't you dare make a joke about lesbians or muslims.
Posted by olemissfan26
MS
Member since Apr 2012
6262 posts
Posted on 4/16/18 at 7:24 am to
The argument for tourism is the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard for legalizing the hardcore stuff (not talking about pot). So people that want to come to your city or state just to do drugs like meth and crack are supposed to enhance the country? And name one person that uses something like that with stable home life or family? This will end badly.
This post was edited on 4/16/18 at 7:27 am
Posted by navy
Parts Unknown, LA
Member since Sep 2010
29141 posts
Posted on 4/16/18 at 7:26 am to
quote:

see a marked increase in tourism to Canada



Just move there. Don't be a bitch.

Get rid of all the druggies.

MAGA.
Posted by Blizzard of Chizz
Member since Apr 2012
19171 posts
Posted on 4/16/18 at 7:47 am to
quote:

are calling on their government to go one step further and decriminalise the possession and consumption of all illicit drugs.


So how does this work? Are they going to legalize the use of meth? What about opioids? Are you going to be able to buy them over the counter like candy?
Posted by RogerTheShrubber
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
263354 posts
Posted on 4/16/18 at 7:47 am to
Vancouver is the place to be if you're into drugs. Use of most drugs is already tolerated.
Posted by ibldprplgld
Member since Feb 2008
25127 posts
Posted on 4/16/18 at 7:51 am to
Not sure how I feel about this. I'm all for legalizing marijuana across the board, but it's a far jump from marijuana to heroin. I'd be concerned about an increase in the number of addicts and the toll that would take on an already burdened healthcare system. This is one area in which I'm conflicted about government intervention versus personal liberties.
Posted by Aubie Spr96
lolwut?
Member since Dec 2009
41356 posts
Posted on 4/16/18 at 8:18 am to
Good move. Prohibition doesn't work anyway.
Posted by TexasTiger80
Texas
Member since Apr 2018
2396 posts
Posted on 4/16/18 at 8:24 am to
Canada...were libtards go to O.D. and die.
Posted by Joshjrn
Baton Rouge
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Posted on 4/16/18 at 8:39 am to
Posted by Machine
Earth
Member since May 2011
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Posted on 4/16/18 at 8:54 am to
quote:

What I am interested most in seeing is the long-term effects (say 10-20 years down the road) of full legalization.
lowered incarceration, lower rate of crime, more tax revenue, better education programs. i'm sure i'm leaving some stuff out.
Posted by Iosh
Bureau of Interstellar Immigration
Member since Dec 2012
18941 posts
Posted on 4/16/18 at 9:33 am to
Decriminalization is not the same as legalization

There's precedent for this policy in Portugal, and Glenn Greenwald did a paper for Cato showing the effects were largely neutral to positive
Posted by WeeWee
Member since Aug 2012
40257 posts
Posted on 4/16/18 at 10:05 am to
quote:

If this happens I expect to see a marked increase in tourism to Canada. What I am interested most in seeing is the long-term effects (say 10-20 years down the road) of full legalization.



1. I am willing to bet that it will be similar to what happened when alcohol and gambling were legalized. Usage rates will go up, but addiction will go down. If drugs were legal there would be more money available for treatment programs, and more importantly the use will be out in the open so more people will notice that someone is using drugs too much and hopefully intervene before it is too late.

2. Can you imagine the economic benefit to cities like New Orleans, Miami, Las Vegas, and Panama City if all drugs were legal.
Posted by Boatshoes
Member since Dec 2017
6775 posts
Posted on 4/16/18 at 10:46 am to
Not really a smart idea for a country with provincially funded universal health care.
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