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frazzled

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1. Decriminalization and legalization are two separate issues

Reply to kpete (Original post)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 11:47 AM

Dec 2012

I think Carter is talking about a Portugal-style decriminalization. Drugs are still illegal in Portugal, and growers and pushers are still prosecuted and subject to imprisonment. Small-amount users are "prosecuted" but given drug rehab, classes, or fines instead.

In my city, marijuana in amounts under an ounce (?) is now decriminalized (as in some other cities), but it's still illegal.

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Jimmy Carter: Marijuana Legalization Is Smart, Imprisonment For Possession Is Out Of Control [View all] kpete Dec 2012 OP

Decriminalization and legalization are two separate issues frazzled Dec 2012 #1

Thank you. That is exactly what he is saying. joshcryer Dec 2012 #14

President Carter John2 Dec 2012 #2

He was always wiser than his time. maddiemom Dec 2012 #10

And the question is: think Dec 2012 #3

legalization will work for good if all countries do that ricardA Dec 2012 #4

I think decriminalization would eventually lead to legalization. randome Dec 2012 #5

Well, there is one way to avoid the problem of having it legal in only two states. Comrade Grumpy Dec 2012 #7

Too many politicians -and voters- are against legalization. randome Dec 2012 #8

I suspect that once Colorado and Washington's MJ businesses start bringing in bucks... joshcryer Dec 2012 #15

Are you thinking of Zurich? Amsterdam? Comrade Grumpy Dec 2012 #6

last comment ricardA Dec 2012 #9

Kicked and recommended for logic, reason, compassion, justice and wisdom in regards to Uncle Joe Dec 2012 #11

But how else will the prison-industrial complex thrive without more non-violent criminals? rachel1 Dec 2012 #12

Sanity is in the house, y'all Blue Owl Dec 2012 #13

That's great! GReedDiamond Dec 2012 #16

hear hear! Warren Religion Dec 2012 #17