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Originally Posted by Thor
I really think Decriminlization is really not the way to go in Canada, we should go straight for legalization and do this properly. I would be shocked if the conservatives would even entertain the thought, but maybe I'm just not well informed on their stance.
I do think like Gay marriage in Canada, the majority would go for legalization IF the government leadership would be honest and open about a discussion. Problem is people have way too many misconceptions and misunderstanding about the issue.
I mean prostitution should be legalized and controlled as well, but no one touches it because firstly any politician wants to protect their own ass to stay in office or get elected.
We'd need some brave politicians to take up that cause, and I just don't see that happening for quite some time, even though I think we'll see legalization in our lifetimes and probably the same thing for prostitution.
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I agree that decriminalization is half-assing the issue.
People still have to go to criminals (unless they intend to decriminalize sales, even then, many pot dealers deal other things) to get their weed, and it remains difficult to regulate and tax. The best time to try for something like this is actually right now. Moderates in both countries, economic downturn, room for a new industry to set up and create a niche, etc.
Prostitution on the other hand may be mankind's oldest industry, but I highly doubt that will get legalized and regulated any time soon. Not that there aren't some inherent benefits to doing so, there are significant moral issues to make selling sex for money an accepted industry. Its a significant moral leap from stripping to fornicating.