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It actually seems really problematic for drug trafficking to be a crime while consumption is decriminalized. It creates an easier market for organized crime to
by notJim 6y ago
It actually seems really problematic for drug trafficking to be a crime while consumption is decriminalized. It creates an easier market for organized crime to sell into, which reduces their risk. IMO instead we should do something along the lines of allowing doctors to prescribe pure versions of illegal drugs to people who are addicted. Then the drugs can be made by legitimate firms that can be regulated heavily.
- jjeaff 6y agoReducing risk for traffickers is probably a good thing. Because it will flood the market with competitors. Organized crime thrives because of the risk, not in spite of it. They are the only ones willing to take the risk, so they own the market.
- throwawayboise 6y agoThey are also inclined to violently remove competition, or force competitors to operate under their control, so I think it remains to be seen how it will play out.