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La Lioness Priyanka

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46. yeah. that model makes me more comfortable

Reply to AgingAmerican (Reply #42)

Sun Dec 9, 2012, 04:00 PM

Dec 2012

than over the counter meth

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Let's legalize meth, and every other such recreational drug. [View all] MadHound Dec 2012 OP

I would remove all criminal penalties for users of meth... slackmaster Dec 2012 #1

Those who use methamphetamines waddirum Dec 2012 #68

When I took drugs (and I gateley Dec 2012 #2

+1 justabob Dec 2012 #8

However, don't you think that if they were in the open and regulated you Cleita Dec 2012 #18

When I was using, toxicity was not a concern -- nor was getting caught. I just wanted to get gateley Dec 2012 #28

Legalize coca plants.. w8liftinglady Dec 2012 #3

No problem with legalizing coca plants, MadHound Dec 2012 #5

Meth is a shit replacement for Adderall Recursion Dec 2012 #6

. Go Vols Dec 2012 #71

Coca can be medicinal. Downwinder Dec 2012 #39

K&R. Safe regulation is better than bath tub science. think Dec 2012 #4

+1 LiberalLoner Dec 2012 #11

Unfortunately that would take international action since we're signatory to several UN drug treaties Recursion Dec 2012 #7

As Bush established it takes nothing more than a signing statement. Warren Stupidity Dec 2012 #12

Which we instigated and could easily withdraw from. n/t Egalitarian Thug Dec 2012 #20

People shoot up meth because it's easier to come by than less harmful stimulants... backscatter712 Dec 2012 #9

True, look what happened to Russia with the Krokodil thing. LiberalLoner Dec 2012 #15

Yup. A prescription for Ritalin is much safer than Meth made in an apartment. Odin2005 Dec 2012 #24

That's how the UK has been doing it for decades now. xtraxritical Dec 2012 #25

I urge everyone to watch Breaking The Taboo... a new one-hour long documentary about the WoD... Comrade_McKenzie Dec 2012 #10

Decriminalize by changing penalties to education with treatment options Coyotl Dec 2012 #13

I totally, 100% agree with you. RevStPatrick Dec 2012 #14

I'm all for full legalization. Prohibition is a failed public policy. TeamPooka Dec 2012 #16

you are heaven05 Dec 2012 #17

The Only Way Drugs Will Be Decriminalized ... jerseyjack Dec 2012 #19

When all defendants don't "take the deal" and demand a jury trial these prosecutions will stop. xtraxritical Dec 2012 #26

Drug abuse should be treated as a medical issue, not a criminal one. Odin2005 Dec 2012 #21

Better still, teat it as a social issue and remove the market. n/t Egalitarian Thug Dec 2012 #23

And then alleviate the causes that motivate people to use them to the point Egalitarian Thug Dec 2012 #22

absolutely agree with you.... mike_c Dec 2012 #27

Time to take this LE cash cow ... 99Forever Dec 2012 #29

I agree 100%. Without exception. Taverner Dec 2012 #30

But, increase the penalties for crimes committed while under the influence. Tierra_y_Libertad Dec 2012 #31

What would be the benefit of increased penalties for crimes committed while under the influence? nt ZombieHorde Dec 2012 #50

Meth is not the same as Marijuana Aerows Dec 2012 #32

No, it's not, MadHound Dec 2012 #58

WARNING: May Cause Disgareement. GatorLarry Dec 2012 #33

I agree with legalizing pot Aerows Dec 2012 #35

Evolution. PavePusher Dec 2012 #72

Well, lots of recreational substances, and actions, destroy your body, MadHound Dec 2012 #59

Well, in my experience in Corrections, meth users Jackpine Radical Dec 2012 #34

Meth addicts endanger everyone around them. Marrah_G Dec 2012 #36

Mainly because they are addicted to an expensive black market substance, MadHound Dec 2012 #60

I like a lot of what you are saying, but I have some questions: GreenPartyVoter Dec 2012 #37

I'd trust a high person on marijuana, even though I hate it Aerows Dec 2012 #38

I don't have much experience with people on drugs (other than MJ) but the two people GreenPartyVoter Dec 2012 #40

It seems to me that it is harsh Aerows Dec 2012 #44

Oh, and I'm sorry that happened to you Aerows Dec 2012 #47

Those are the last people you want to talk to about it. MrSlayer Dec 2012 #54

Shooting up is not the norm. MrSlayer Dec 2012 #52

I saw a show about Switzerland Laochtine Dec 2012 #56

Thank you for this. I will see if I can find that show. I know I have seen articles about GreenPartyVoter Dec 2012 #57

It seemed very pedestrian Laochtine Dec 2012 #79

As you said yourself, "Just as heavy drinkers. . ." MadHound Dec 2012 #61

The first three can be addressed by criminalizing the behavior, not the drug itself Major Nikon Dec 2012 #62

Portugal decriminalized possession of drugs in 2000 (came into effect 2001). CJCRANE Dec 2012 #41

It should not be "Legalized" AgingAmerican Dec 2012 #42

yeah. that model makes me more comfortable La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2012 #46

Like I said before, for hard stuff, I'm in favor of recreational/addiction-management prescriptions. backscatter712 Dec 2012 #63

They tried prescribing heroin in the UK AgingAmerican Dec 2012 #67

I believe Switzerland tried injection clinics too, successfully. backscatter712 Dec 2012 #69

They do the same in Vancouver BC AgingAmerican Dec 2012 #75

We should also expunge the records of those convicted... gulliver Dec 2012 #43

i am not so sure about all drugs. I think i would do E a lot more frequently La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2012 #45

That's just wrong ArcticFox Dec 2012 #48

The Drug War as we know it felix_numinous Dec 2012 #49

Very well said!!! Especially the loss of hope in this country. I think many find the RKP5637 Dec 2012 #53

Education is the answer and choice, NOT imprisonment and enabling the black market. That said, RKP5637 Dec 2012 #51

If the only choices are the imbecilic drug war & full legalization of all drugs, I vote legalization Warren DeMontague Dec 2012 #55

I just read this article: Quantess Dec 2012 #64

so you're saying legality would've stopped this? RainDog Dec 2012 #65

Hard subject Johnny2X2X Dec 2012 #66

meth is already legal, Go Vols Dec 2012 #73

An essay worth bookmarking: TeeYiYi Dec 2012 #70

I'd go one step further.... PavePusher Dec 2012 #74

Uh, I don't think that would be wise. Some drugs TwilightGardener Dec 2012 #76

And they still can be when used properly. PavePusher Dec 2012 #78

Meth vs Cannabis DonCoquixote Dec 2012 #77

Drugs may as well be CheapShotArtist Dec 2012 #80

Agree 100% Taverner Dec 2012 #81