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CaptainCrunch · 10-05-2007, 10:00 AM

I think its a good plan, we can all talk about the legalization of grass, but until the dealer network is somewhat stiffled its a moot point.

The Bulrock of legalizing dope is that its an industry that would have to be controlled and taxed and there has to be a preventative element to it. Just like cigarettes it should be illegal for anyone under 18 to use it or purchase it.

I'm all for the treatment element for the addicted user, especially on the harder stuff, but at the same time I think its important for the people that make a living off of the back of unfortunates to serve a harsh penalty.

64 million isn't bad, to me its a start, but I think that we have a on average larger drug problem in Canada because we've run with a fairly permissive environment when it comes to soft and hard drugs.

I think in the long run the costs are going to balloon before they shrink down.

10-05-2007, 10:00 AM	#3
CaptainCrunch Norm! Join Date: Jun 2002 Exp:	I think its a good plan, we can all talk about the legalization of grass, but until the dealer network is somewhat stiffled its a moot point. The Bulrock of legalizing dope is that its an industry that would have to be controlled and taxed and there has to be a preventative element to it. Just like cigarettes it should be illegal for anyone under 18 to use it or purchase it. I'm all for the treatment element for the addicted user, especially on the harder stuff, but at the same time I think its important for the people that make a living off of the back of unfortunates to serve a harsh penalty. 64 million isn't bad, to me its a start, but I think that we have a on average larger drug problem in Canada because we've run with a fairly permissive environment when it comes to soft and hard drugs. I think in the long run the costs are going to balloon before they shrink down. __________________ My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings; Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!