A few years ago I heard that Portugal were decriminalising all drugs. I wonder if anyone knows (knows - not thinks) what impact this has had on portugese society.
2006-07-23 06:22:58 · 11 answers · asked by tuthutop 2 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
I think it's good, and I think America should do it as well. If you think about it, with legalized drugs, it wouldn't be a crime anymore, so there would be less criminals. Just like smoking or drinking, it would have to have an age limit, and instead of illegal distribution, businesses would form that could sell better, and safer drugs. In 1919, a new amendment was added to the United States constitution, which made all alcohol illegal, in the united states. Soon after this was put in affect, there was a great growth in organized crime, and in alcohol being made at home. So, by the government trying to fix the problem, they only made it much worse. But by the time they figured this out, and repealed the amendment, the organized crime/ Mafia had already been created, and remained. Instead of alcohol, they moved on to drugs, thus eventually creating much of the drug problems that we know of today. But by legalizing drugs, all of these problems could go away. Sure people would be doing drugs more, but just like smoking, or using alcohol, it's their decision. The Netherlands have legalized drugs, and it is working pretty well with them. We should do the same.
2006-07-23 07:03:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 4⤋
Sorry all I do "know" from first talking to many people from "Holland" and then using common sense (yes I realize common sense is an oxymoron) is that "they" have virtually no crime, a real health care system not health care industry, a far superior education system without the taboos, pay 75% income tax gladly, visited US and explained why they would never live here and most of thees people did not personally do drugs themselves.
2006-07-23 07:34:09 · answer #2 · answered by MrStupid 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
De-criminalising certain drugs does not make them "legal"...it simply lessens the severity of the punishment. This is the situation in Holland, where contrary to popular belief, certain drugs are not legal, but are decriminalized. So, instead of being jailed for posession you would be heavily fined instead.
2006-07-23 06:30:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i lived in cascais and lisbon , portugal when i was younger and returned to visit a few years ago. atleast when i went to visit their was no talk of legalization of drugs. i dont see this helping portugal out much
2006-07-23 06:26:37 · answer #4 · answered by Mikey S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably why all the Portuguese football players fall over when there is nobody in a 5 mile radius!
2006-07-23 06:26:35 · answer #5 · answered by Elite117 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is legal, but not 100% see web site.
2006-07-23 06:27:00 · answer #6 · answered by prince47 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i beleive that anyone who needs drugs to survive is stupid, addiction destroys love,relationships,and family.
2006-07-23 06:50:45 · answer #7 · answered by 2BaD4u 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yer maybe, like, wow, not sure, what did you say?
2006-07-23 06:29:55 · answer #8 · answered by Dovetail Workshop 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DUH?!DRUGS ARE ILLEGAL IN EVERY COUNTRY.
2006-07-23 06:52:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
perhaps..not sure
2006-07-23 06:25:07 · answer #10 · answered by nabila 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋