Argument for legalizing the adult use of cannabis was to stop the harm caused by disproportionate enforcement of drug laws in Black, Latino and other minority communities.
You originally said that you find Portugal less ‘burdened’, I am just pointing out that that is not the case. Decriminalization takes significant amount of spending and burden for both Portugal and Portland and isn’t showing improvements in the community. If a policy isn’t making an impact it’s not a working policy: this experiment has been alive in Portugal for over 20 years. Feel free to look at more sources, or provide proof that it does work, I’m all ears.
I have heavy drug users in my family. Giving them access to more supply and mobility to shoot up whenever they want isn’t going to help them. They don’t think that way.
I didn’t realize providing health care was considered a burden in civilized countries. But you’re also mischaracterizing what I said. I Said they were less burdened by drug problems than other countries. So unless you’re saying we should just let our friends and family die you’re demonstrably wrong. Portugal is vastly improved from where they were and this minor uptick in problems does not negate that.
I did provide proof. Out of your own source that’s a respected newspaper. I’m sorry you’re dealing with addiction in your family but the evidence has been clear for decades. Decriminalize and treat. Portland forgot the second part and tried to make a large policy change during a pandemic. And instead of course correcting they’re throwing the whole thing out and going back to the system that didn’t work before.
