How does the legalization of marijuana effect Amserdamn as a whole?
2007-01-31 07:33:30 · 3 answers · asked by thankgodformaryjane 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The Netherlands is a parliamentary democracy. Amsterdam is actually a very safe city with very low violent crime. It also has lots of things legal that are illegal in other countries, like drugs and prostitution. They believe that there is no such thing as a victimless crime, as it is a contradiction in terms. I think their lack of crime and legalization fits more with their culture, and not the legality of it. So in my opinion, the legalization doesn't effect it positively or negatively.
Edit: it is in fact legal there (under 5 grams)
2007-01-31 07:42:06 · answer #1 · answered by Take it from Toby 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Have you been smoking that stuff again?
Point 1. It is called Amsterdam
Point 2.Amsterdam is part of a country known as Holland or The Netherlands.
Point 3.It has a democratically elected government.
Point 4.Although freely available in certain parts of the city,marijuana is not actually legal in that country
2007-01-31 15:39:41 · answer #2 · answered by rosbif 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Marijuana is not legal in Amsterdam, but it is 'tolerated.'
2007-01-31 15:43:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋