Mexico to Decriminalize Drugs (sorta)

I'm iffy about this. I generally think minor possession of a controlled substance shouldn't be dealt with by throwing the possessor in jail. Look at the prison growth rates in the U.S. to see where that's gotten us.

On the other hand, I don't like the message of acceptance this implies towards the drugs (especially the hard ones like heroin and meth). This doesn't address the demand for the drugs; if anything, it only opens the door to more casual (and soon to be habitual) users.


*or maybe I listened too hard in D.A.R.E.*

Jam it back in, in the dark.

I think there's a double standard between alcohol and drug use, and I admit I see it in myself. I mean, you can die from drinking too much alcohol in one night, but not from smoking too much pot. What Mexico shouldn't be doing, IMO, is legalizing the meth and heroin. My sister's best friend started casually on meth; within a few weeks she had completely degraded into a monster.

One more thing... I think most people are well educated on the possible dangers and effects of alcohol. As for other drugs (like cocaine), I think alot of people probably don't know much. I have to admit I know little of coke and it's effects. Maybe they should be implementing wider education programs of these drugs simultaneously?

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by Matt

The main problem with drug tests is that while someone who smokes a joint once or twice during the weekend will be denied the job while an alcoholic (who might even show up to work drunk on occassion) will test negative and get the job.

Completely agree, the double-standard between alcohol and marijuana needs to go.

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In my opinion, the only drug they really ought to test for is crack-cocaine and heroin. Both drugs have users typically engaged in criminal activities (of course that could be debated too).

I could go for this too, as long as employers have the power to fire on the spot those who arrive to work drunk/high against company regulations. What people do in private on their own time is usually nobody's business, but that needs to be tempered by public responsibility.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.