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Also, we currently have a real life case study to learn from in Portugal though I haven't been staying up to date with the latest results on that approach with
by dkroy 6y ago
Also, we currently have a real life case study to learn from in Portugal though I haven't been staying up to date with the latest results on that approach with resulted in more decriminalization of drugs across the board.
- pbronez 6y agoI’d be very interested to see a report on how that’s going
- brazzy 6y agoPortugal has not, in fact, fully decriminalized any previously illegal drug. Not even cannabis.
- spacemanmatt 6y agoQuoth wikipedia: In 2001, Portugal became the first European country to abolish all criminal penalties for personal drug possession
- krageon 6y agoSome people like to argue that "nobody punishes you for it" isn't the same as "it's okay", even though it's not clear what the difference between those is for an actual human being.
- spacemanmatt 6y agoThat nuance is appreciated. Removing government penalties seems like a "bright line" thing to prioritize, to me.
- brazzy 6y agoAlso quoth wikipedia: "criminal penalties are still applied to drug growers, dealers and traffickers." Which is what I meant with "not fully decriminalized".