> I strongly feel, however, that it should be our goal. The key issue to get sorted first is whether the aim is to help lower drug use (the camp I am personall

> I strongly feel, however, that it should be our goal. The key issue to get sorted first is whether the aim is to help lower drug use (the camp I am personally in) or just to relieve some of the issues. If it is the former then I think Sweden's example is the best; they have a very strong anti-drugs policy and there's is amongst the lowest rates of drug use in the EU. That's quite strong evidence for tougher laws. If the aim is the latter (alleviate issues) then we need to discuss legalization or decriminalization. Decriminalization is much more likely but doesn't really alleviate the drugs gangs problems and the worries about control. The other issue with drugs is control: if you limit the THC content in Weed how do you control that? And how do you stop a trade springing up (like in Holland) of stronger cannabis strains outside of the restricted THC limits? It's a vicious cycle; the best way to stop the gang problems is stamp out drug use. THEN talk about proper legalisation. IMO. There is no other way to start with a clean slate. Speaking personally I am for the relaxing of personal possession laws. I think a lot should be replaced with counselling and support (optional). But conversely I am behind much much stricter laws for drug distribution and supplying. Stuff like instant deportation, asset freezes / seizures, longer stricter jail terms.