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[–] LittleBobbyTables 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Some like to point to places like Portugal where you can see the results of such drastic measures. I think there is a difference in culture though here in the States where the results wouldn't necessarily be the same.

With that said, I think it is telling that our system of locking drug users up in a horribly violent and over crowded prison system next to rapists, gang members, and murderers only makes their situation worse. However I do understand why some drugs are illegal for sure - shit like Krokodil are terribly destructive; heavy Amphetamines can cause amphetamine psychosis which can leave a user deranged enough to commit some fucked up crimes; etc...

However it is totally bullshit to have drugs like Marijuana on that list. The LEAs here act like they need to fight Marijuana like they would any other drug equally. By legalizing it they cut out a large chunk of profit for cartels and street gangs, and they can focus their efforts more on removing shit like heroin and coca in from the streets with their same budget if they want. (This does not mean I agree with their budget or tactics but I am saying their arguments are purely bullshit when it comes to Marijuana).

Finally - some of those ass backward southern states have to get rid of their draconian 3-strikes laws with mandatory sentences for just the most minor amount of any drugs.