Should illegal drugs be legalised.

I think you're asking for trouble by starting the thread.

I think you're asking for trouble by starting the thread.

Probably the reason for starting it!

my answer: No.

No

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No 

hope that's clear enough.

I think you're asking for trouble by starting the thread.

Write your comments here...If everybody remains within the T&Cs it could be an interesting discussion.

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One could say that some people only do things because it is illegal in the first place, and if it was to be made legal ,then to some it might loose it's appeal

It is a known fact that more harm is caused by legalised drugs like alcohol and tobacco than illegal drugs.  Imagine what would happen if these legal drugs were made illegal.  There would be a massive increase in criminal activity to supply a huge underworld activity of drinking and smoking with the subsequent Mafioso style infighting that would take place, including the dangers presented with the deterioration of the quality of the alcohol and tobacco they supply.

Now the flip side of this is that if you de-criminalise the currently illegal drugs you pull the rug from all the existing criminal gangs. Those dependant on or who choose to use the drugs would be supplied through regulated outlets where the quality of the product would be controlled.  Tax revenue would be generated and people would be employed in legal activities.

Now I don’t use illegal drugs but I can see huge benefits to society if they were made legal, especially if the increase in tax revenues were used to educate society on the dangers of all forms of drug abuse.

It is a known fact that more harm is caused by legalised drugs like alcohol and tobacco than illegal drugs.  Imagine what would happen if these legal drugs were made illegal.  There would be a massive increase in criminal activity to supply a huge underworld activity of drinking and smoking with the subsequent Mafioso style infighting that would take place, including the dangers presented with the deterioration of the quality of the alcohol and tobacco they supply.

Now the flip side of this is that if you de-criminalise the currently illegal drugs you pull the rug from all the existing criminal gangs. Those dependant on or who choose to use the drugs would be supplied through regulated outlets where the quality of the product would be controlled.  Tax revenue would be generated and people would be employed in legal activities.

Now I don’t use illegal drugs but I can see huge benefits to society if they were made legal, especially if the increase in tax revenues were used to educate society on the dangers of all forms of drug abuse.

A truly well put case for giving up on an unwinnable and long lost cause.

Accepting the realities of the illegal drugs trade and turning the situation to society’s advantage.

It is a known fact that more harm is caused by legalised drugs like alcohol and tobacco than illegal drugs.  Imagine what would happen if these legal drugs were made illegal.  There would be a massive increase in criminal activity to supply a huge underworld activity of drinking and smoking with the subsequent Mafioso style infighting that would take place, including the dangers presented with the deterioration of the quality of the alcohol and tobacco they supply.

Now the flip side of this is that if you de-criminalise the currently illegal drugs you pull the rug from all the existing criminal gangs. Those dependant on or who choose to use the drugs would be supplied through regulated outlets where the quality of the product would be controlled.  Tax revenue would be generated and people would be employed in legal activities.

Now I don’t use illegal drugs but I can see huge benefits to society if they were made legal, especially if the increase in tax revenues were used to educate society on the dangers of all forms of drug abuse.

A truly well put case for giving up on an unwinnable and long lost cause.

Accepting the realities of the illegal drugs trade and turning the situation to society’s advantage.

Write your comments here...Absolutley agree! Legalisation would empty prisons overnight and would ease the stress on the NHS And Police.  Selling, what are now illegal drugs, through a controlled supply chain would save society literally billions and increase revenue by billions. it would also reduce the crime rate in one hit. 

Cannot  think  of  a  more  barmy  idea  short  of  providing  us  all  with  Colt  45s  on  our  18th  birthday !