Drugs Legalisation

[sherminator]

No lins just an Idea.

I have never tried anything illegal but have looked into what each one does. Suppose we could legalise the drugs and create a new revenue stream for the government. Which ones would be legalised and which shouldnt?

i'll start with legalise
cannabis
ecstacy
mushrooms

illegal
heroin
Cocaine
any other ideas?

[AndThenSome]

Don't forget...

Crack
Crystal Meth
Angel dust (PcP)
Speed
Weed

Loads of others especially hallucinogenics, Uppers, Downers etc....

[sherminator]

are you saying legalise them or not?

I think it would be interesting if it were to happen to see what would get legalised def not an easy decision because of the lack of evidence and proper research data into the possible harm each drug could cause.

[jake-the-peg]

What's your criteria?

If it's harm then alcohol and tobacco should probably be in the illegal category.

They aren't because of the historical nature of them and how widespread their use is.

It's this widespread (ab)use of canabis which is one argument for its legalisation or at least decriminalisation.

Personally I think the ideal world solution would be rationing of harmful drugs (including alcohol) but I think it's totally impractical

[flobadob]

Legalise the lot of them, what's the big deal? At the end of the day smoking and alcohol are legal but it doesn't mean everyone is a smoking alcoholic. If you legalise all drugs it doesn't mean everyone will turn into drug addicts. Also, if they are legal they will be of better quality.

[anotheoldgit]

Appertaining to the sacking of Professor David Nutt..

This is the way of New labour, and that is to remove and therefore silence, anyone who doesn't fit in with their agenda.

Reminiscent of the Nazis.

Whatever happened to democracy?

[Sqad]

AOG....I just have the feeling that there may well be many more on the Committee who will resign in support.

What is the point in clinical trials and exhaustive research if your findings are not only ignored, but cause you to lose your job.
If I was Professor David Nutt, I would go and work for an American Phamaceutical.

[sherminator]

Jake my Crieria....is based on personal opinion because I dont mind alcohol but recognise in comparison its very dangerous to say ecstasy and mushrooms so am just seeing what other peoples opinions are.
I suppose forgetting alcohol and cigarettes I would say my opinion is baed on how strong the drugs are and how addictive they are.

[Sqad]

sherminator..........see my post "Appalled" on "Body and Soul"

[Aquagility]

The government simply can't afford to ban alcohol and tobacco!

[tamborine]

None! I do not want my g'kids on any drugs other than those prescribed by a GP.

[sherminator]

Tamborine i think you have to face facts that they are going to try alcohol and probably cigarettes as well!
and the three i mentioned have been classified as much less harmful thatn the above legal ones!
WEouldnt you rather they try them than potentially get hooked on Cigarettes?

[sherminator]

Excuse my typos! Should have proof read before i posted!

[tamborine]

Spent my teens in the 60s (flower power etc). I didn't try nor get hooked on any. Have seen the damage done to others by them.

I smoke (initially to cure sea-sickness) but noted how quickly I became addicted.....so, I stand by NONE to be legalised.

[sherminator]

Tamborine you missed my point entirely! Your grand kids will very likely try alcohol and the professor has said its much mroe dangerous than ecstacy. So which would you prefer your child to try? (bearing in mind they will try something!!)

And incidentally The amount of peoples lives that have beeen ruined by ecstasy is so low its prob less than terrorism!