>“It is important to emphasise that we do not legalise cannabis and other drugs, but we decriminalise. >“The change will take some time, but that means a chang

>“It is important to emphasise that we do not legalise cannabis and other drugs, but we decriminalise. >“The change will take some time, but that means a changed vision: those who have a substance abuse problem should be treated as ill, and not as criminals with classical sanctions such as fines and imprisonment.” In relative terms, this is progress. The question is, how will they treat the "ill" with their cannabis "substance abuse problems"? One can only marvel at all the overdose deaths they'll be racing to prevent.