Re:Colombia is considering legalizing its cocaine industry
by emsy on Thursday December 03, 2020 @12:23PM
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That’s not quite right. Cannabis in the Netherlands is decriminalized. The production is downright illegal, but it’s not pursued by the law enforcement. Other than that I agree with the rest of your comment.
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Re:Colombia is considering legalizing its cocaine industry
by GekkePrutser on Thursday December 03, 2020 @12:35PM
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Yes but it's a range... You can make something 100% legal, or just remove the huge penalties.
It's the harsh penalties that attract the worst people because those are the only ones willing to risk them. It hardens the entire trade.
Re:Colombia is considering legalizing its cocaine industry
by Semaphor on Thursday December 03, 2020 @12:50PM
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I always found it a bit hilarious, what’s the de facto difference between something being legal, and it being decriminalized to the point where you have stores selling it? Not a rhetorical question.
Re:Colombia is considering legalizing its cocaine industry
by jmccaf on Thursday December 03, 2020 @12:57PM
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Not a rhetorical question. 1 concern with the growing cannabis industry in the united states is the limitations on banking and finance for cannabis.
The harmful side-effect of a state-legal cannabis industry but denied access to banking can lead to holding too much cash on hand and robberies like : https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/11/04/person-shot-by-police...