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Title: Mexico decriminalizes small-scale drug possession
Post by: idolminds on Saturday, August 22, 2009, 11:31:27 PM

Story (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iP1GlMCOzYSi8kbAUY1lLDdqc4vAD9A70MDO0)

Could have gone in serious topics, but we'll see where it goes. I think this is a good step. Throwing someone in jail for a couple joints isn't going to solve anything, and the cost in not only dollars but also peoples lives (being in jail on drug charges tends to not go over well when applying for jobs) just isn't worth it.

Of course, thats Mexico. You're still boned in the US.

Title: Re: Mexico decriminalizes small-scale drug possession
Post by: Quemaqua on Saturday, August 22, 2009, 11:36:33 PM

At this point I'm pretty sure that anything and everything Mexico ever does is a bad idea.

Title: Re: Mexico decriminalizes small-scale drug possession
Post by: Cobra951 on Sunday, August 23, 2009, 08:07:50 AM

I think all drug use should have zero to do with the criminal law system.  Drug sales are another matter entirely, as is causing harm while under the influence of anything, including texting addiction.  So, yes, good step.  I doubt we'll follow suit anytime soon.

Title: Re: Mexico decriminalizes small-scale drug possession
Post by: Ghandi on Sunday, August 23, 2009, 09:04:35 AM

That's a shame, I've heard that Mexican prisons are lovely.

Title: Re: Mexico decriminalizes small-scale drug possession
Post by: Pugnate on Sunday, August 23, 2009, 03:39:27 PM

Quote from: Ghandi on Sunday, August 23, 2009, 09:04:35 AM

That's a shame, I've heard that Mexican prisons are lovely.

Especially this time of year...

Title: Re: Mexico decriminalizes small-scale drug possession
Post by: beo on Sunday, August 23, 2009, 04:34:33 PM

a step in the right direction. hopefully this shows some positive results (like holland), and other governments will be forced to consider decriminalization.

Title: Re: Mexico decriminalizes small-scale drug possession
Post by: Pugnate on Tuesday, August 25, 2009, 12:41:06 PM

http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/americas/08/25/argentina.drug.decriminalization/index.html

Brazil's courts ruled the same earlier, and now Argentina seems to be following suit.

Title: Re: Mexico decriminalizes small-scale drug possession
Post by: beo on Tuesday, August 25, 2009, 03:29:38 PM

(south) america, land of the free makes some kind of sense now. :P

Title: Re: Mexico decriminalizes small-scale drug possession
Post by: Quemaqua on Tuesday, August 25, 2009, 09:26:06 PM

Apparently Hispanics like them some drugs.