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The world should join Portugal

Way back in 2001 a fellow E.U member became one of the first country's  to decriminalize all drugs, Portugal now almost 15 years later has not only seen a 'decline' in overall drug consumption but also has a reduction in drug related deaths. Diseases are also declining. This model they have introduced is clearly working. Isn't it time the world followed Portugal's incredibly brave move and defeat its war on drugs by making it non existing. The future for children would be healthier as schools and health centers could gather more information to assist addicts or abusers getting the help they really need, while educating children on the harmful effects of drugs. Instead of jailing our fellow humans and forcing them into a life of crime, we should once again be following Portugal by sending users to therapy. In the long run therapy is less of a cost on the state than prison. As it costs way more to lock up a human for those drugs they consume. Source : http://ww

The War on Drugs has failed......

Well according to a new report published on yougov.co.uk this week, Some figures were that of approx 70% & hey about 50%+ said they would love to follow suit with the Portuguese model - ( published last year ) >http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/evaluating-drug-decriminalization-in-portugal-12-years-later-a-891060.html  - & Drug Decriminalization in Portugal: Lessons for Creating Fair and Successful Drug Policies  - http://www.cato.org/publications/white-paper/drug-decriminalization-portugal-lessons-creating-fair-successful-drug-policies Read the Full White Paper .pdf (4.04 MB) .epub (1.16 MB) .mobi (2.38 MB) Now that makes sense right?? The war on drugs has failed , all it has achieved is overloaded prison cells and the police/garda just looking for petty convictions. Its time for change. Its time to end the war on drugs worldwide. Cannabis/Hemp is the worlds true cash crop. All those other drugs are best on the market , as this way