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I think the decentralized/layered structure of American government is great, because as you said, it allows smaller polities to test out new ideas before growin
by KhoomeiK 7y ago
I think the decentralized/layered structure of American government is great, because as you said, it allows smaller polities to test out new ideas before growing to a larger scale. I haven't heard of that phenomenon where people migrate to a new city in pursuit of the substance, and that could definitely be a valid issue.
What makes them "undesirable" though? Are they not contributing to the local economy or something else? I don't think it's a problem intrinsically linked to substance decriminalization, and might even be a benefit of decentralized government. Delaware's lax incorporation laws, for instance, encourage people to do business there, which benefits the state.
- mirimir 7y agoFor some years, I traveled more or less annually to Amsterdam to use Psilocybe. So did numerous others, from Germany, France, the UK, etc. And eventually, it became illegal again, and tourists were stuck buying truffles. So just sayin'.
- TallGuyShort 7y agoThere was a very noticeable influx of homeless people in Denver immediately following marijuana legalization (or at least homeless-looking people hanging out on the street). I use the term "undesirable" somewhat ironically, because I also don't think arresting people who have nowhere else to sleep makes any sense, but it's the only remotely understandable problem I've heard complained about from people who were against legalization.
- ozten 7y agoThis could be an argument against all civic improvements. Let's continue to have a horrible, expensive mass transit - otherwise there will be an influx of homeless people.