In article <008001be1e4a$d1154d80$bfd293c3@default>, the following
appeared:-
>Ok this may be impractical but may I propose a total legalisation of all
>drugs. Let's take the current situation. In my area I can go into any number
>of pubs/clubs and get whatever I fancy from straight resin/grass to cocaine,
>heroin, "E's", Poke (Viagra) even some of the newer designer variations.
>Cost not prohibitive if you have income. No income and costs raised from Joe
>Public by crime. The fact that all these are not legal enhances the value
>both monetary and in terms of street cred. It does not affect availability
>one jot.
>
>Now take the legalisation. Drug shops would spring up to cater. Costs would
>be cheaper. Users could be monitored by approved medical personnel.
>Unemployed could get drugs free or reduced cost. Crime would drop. Problems
>may be the influx of foreigners (as in Holland) and perhaps the escalation
>of drug use (however pretty high now!). Maybe even get tax revenue to HMG???
>
>Comments?? (Quickly covers his delicate bits!)
Seems sensible to me.
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John D Dalton
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