Germany sees sense and legalises cannabis

[Finnegan]

How much longer can the UK keep its head buried in the sand?

With Germany legalising cannabis, Europe is reaching a tipping point. Britain, take note | Steve Rolles

Regulating cannabis use is no longer radical but an increasingly normalised strategy, says drug policy analyst Steve Rolles

www.theguardian.com

 

[vince rocker]

How much longer can the UK keep its head buried in the sand?

With Germany legalising cannabis, Europe is reaching a tipping point. Britain, take note | Steve Rolles

Regulating cannabis use is no longer radical but an increasingly normalised strategy, says drug policy analyst Steve Rolles

www.theguardian.com

Steve Rolles... I bet he does.

 

[davidsrsb]

Thailand is reversing and banning recreational use. It turned out for legal cannabis use to be a big problem

 

[flatpopely]

I was in Glasgow last week and you'd think it's legal in the UK anyway.

 

[Finnegan]

I was in Glasgow last week and you'd think it's legal in the UK anyway.

Indeed, so widespread is its use, it’s obvious prohibition has failed.

 

[flatpopely]

Indeed, so widespread is its use, it’s obvious prohibition has failed.

That's a poor argument. Running a red light on a bike was also prevalent in Glasgow, should that be made legal.

 

[Finnegan]

That's a poor argument. Running a red light on a bike was also prevalent in Glasgow, should that be made legal.

It’s not an argument, it’s an observation. To compare the ubiquity of cannabis use, despite its illegality, to cyclists going through red lights is absurd.

 

[Jubal]

That's a poor argument. Running a red light on a bike was also prevalent in Glasgow, should that be made legal.

Isn’t it more a case of what they choose to enforce? Where limited resources are spent? Lots of back door relaxation of so called rules.

 

[myles]

Isn’t it more a case of what they choose to enforce? Where limited resources are spent? Lots of back door relaxation of so called rules.

 

[Jubal]

LOL!

 

[flatpopely]

It’s not an argument, it’s an observation. To compare the ubiquity of cannabis use, despite its illegality, to cyclists going through red lights is absurd.

A comparison to highlight that the ubiquity of cannabis use should not mean it should be legal.
TBH I think it shoud be legalised, but not because its use is commonplace.

 

[hifinutt]

Cannabis is incredibly widespread but driving under the influence of drugs now exceeds alcohol . It can really affect people and i know a number who smoke it .bad move to legalise it

 

[Jubal]

Cannabis is incredibly widespread but driving under the influence of drugs now exceeds alcohol . It can really affect people and i know a number who smoke it .bad move to legalise it

Because of drug driving or other reasons?

 

[flatpopely]

Cannabis is incredibly widespread but driving under the influence of drugs now exceeds alcohol . It can really affect people and i know a number who smoke it .bad move to legalise it

Therefore alcohol should be illegal.

 

[Finnegan]

A comparison to highlight that the ubiquity of cannabis use should not mean it should be legal.
TBH I think it shoud be legalised, but not because its use is commonplace.

It’s an indication that prohibition has failed- comprehensively -and that alternative approaches should be considered, because alternative approaches are available.

There is little alternative to stop collisions on a crossroad or crossing but to enforce measures that regulate the flow of traffic.

 

[hifinutt]

I guess folks know now they shouldnt drink and drive but many drive under the influence of drugs like cannabis , cocaine and laughing gas

 

[Robn]

Only reason I can ascertain for it having been illegal so long is to protect alcohol producers. Otherwise take a look at experience in the USA where about half the states decriminalised it. There are some risks, though arguably fewer than with alcohol, these are easier to manage if legal than if underground.

 

[Finnegan]

Cannabis is incredibly widespread but driving under the influence of drugs now exceeds alcohol . It can really affect people and i know a number who smoke it .bad move to legalise it

Cannabis is widely consumed, legally or otherwise. Driving under the influence of cannabis exists. Its illegal status does not prevent this.

When I was a kid, drink driving was common. Over the last few decades it has become much more socially unacceptable. However, it still persists in a minority of drivers. Alcohol is not the problem, it’s the reckless and selfish attitudes of drunk drivers that is the issue to be addressed.

 

[vince rocker]

That's a poor argument. Running a red light on a bike was also prevalent in Glasgow, should that be made legal.

Doesn't take long for the cyclist haters to turn up

 

[Finnegan]

Listen to Ashley, people!