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Should the US decriminalize all drugs like Portugal and Norway ?

Several other countries have decriminalized all drugs with much success, isn't it time we consider a logical solution to a major problem that will never ever go away?

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  • Anonymous
    3 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    Yes. People are going to do recreational drugs whether they're legal or not. Absolutely no need to lock someone in a cage because they want to have a good time.

  • Anonymous
    3 years ago

    I haven't heard about Norway doing that, but yes, cannabis and some other ones should be regulated like alcohol and tobacco are

  • ?
    Lv 7
    3 years ago

    It's Big Pharma that are killing people. More people die from opioid ODs than illegal street drugs. I say put the executives of the big pharmaceutical companies on trial for manslaughter. They have a bigger body-count than El Chapo.

    Get the guys carrying the briefcases, saying they're " legitimate businessmen." They're making millions taking advantage of addicted people. Leave the pot-smokers alone, go after the REAL killers.

  • 3 years ago

    How much more are you willing to pay for all of the prisons that would be needed?

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  • Sam
    Lv 7
    3 years ago

    That is a great idea.

  • Anonymous
    3 years ago

    Do you really want all those extra blacks on the streets?

  • Anonymous
    3 years ago

    It should be on a case by case basis. Portugal is too addictive to be legalized, but I'm not sure about the substance, Norway.

  • Mark
    Lv 7
    3 years ago

    Yes it should

  • ?
    Lv 7
    3 years ago

    no not all drugs .. pot ok .. pcp nope .. i dont want to be dealing with these aholes on the road knowing that stuff is available at the grocery store ..

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