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> Nothing about decriminalizing the use of something does that. Behavioral economics wholly disagrees with that. When you take away disincentives, you increase
by johnwheeler 9y ago
> Nothing about decriminalizing the use of something does that.
Behavioral economics wholly disagrees with that. When you take away disincentives, you increase bad behavior like people selling, consuming, etc.
I agree with you about not ruining peoples' lives over it. Maybe a $5000 fine would be enough of a disincentive.
- weaksauce 9y agowhen Arnold signed the bill decriminalizing cannabis use there were still penalties in place... this is just moving how you punish someone for low-level drug use from jail to a monetary penalty I think.