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Originally Posted by Fighting Banana Slug
Sorry if I missed it, but what is the difference between "Legalize it!" and "Decriminalize it". Just the exclamation point?
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Decriminalizing usually means no longer making it a criminal offense, but rather a summary offense subject to a fine instead of jail time and a criminal record. It takes the burden off the police and justice system, but probably wouldn't provide a tonne of revenue either.
Legalization means allowing people to possess and use it, at least under regulation, without being penalized in any way.