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The problem with decriminalization without legalization is that it addresses demand but not supply. Black market supply is where a lot of the harm from prohibit
by seizethecheese 11y ago
The problem with decriminalization without legalization is that it addresses demand but not supply. Black market supply is where a lot of the harm from prohibition materializes.
- ericlee4 11y agoI agree, and in fact the author - Dan Baum - made the same point in an interview on NPR a few days ago. http://www.wnyc.org/story/legalization-best-way-win-war-drugs/ http://www.wnyc.org/story/legalization-best-way-win-war-drug...
- aminorex 11y agoIt also prevents effective control through licensure.
- joantune 11y agoAll i'm saying is that it's better than the policies currently being applied in the U.S. And we (Portugal) are a case study that proves that. I'm worried that legalization could pass the message that it's ok, while it's not, because real damage comes from the abuse of those illegal drugs.