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Originally posted by xoggoth View Postmight make others think again.
The only deterrence this prison term has got is that those guys won't be doing it whilst they are in prison (well they'll probably smuggle drugs into prison but that's limited impact).Comment
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fckng baggage handler should have got 99 years.
they lost the wifes case in 2000, and it didnt turn up for ten days. bastids.
she had all her valuables in that case
and how was I supposed to know that the woman in the vibro shop wasnt a sales assistant?
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Is cocaine definitely more dangerous than alcohol?
PS Look at the effects of the so called mild drug Khat in Yemen on that country. Most illegal drugs are way worse than that.bloggoth
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Originally posted by xoggoth View PostThe legalising drugs argument often seems to ignore the fact that drugs are less of a problem only because they are used by far fewer people.Comment
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Originally posted by xoggoth View PostGiven that it is far more addictive, imagine the consequences if its use became as widespread as that of alcohol. The legalising drugs argument often seems to ignore the fact that drugs are less of a problem only because they are used by far fewer people. Dependency, cancers, heart disease, depression and psychosis would all rocket if most of us used them.
A lot less people smoke than they used to, and that's without cigarettes being illegal. Why do we assume that if drugs are legal the entire population are suddenly going to go mad and become addicts?Will work inside IR35. Or for food.Comment
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Originally posted by xoggoth View PostWe need real democracy. People know instinctively what they want and a broad consensus of Sun readers is a better guide to what works in society than the unworkable ideas of an educated elite.
I refer you to shaunbhoy's signatureOriginally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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Originally posted by AtW View Post
Drugs are problem because people who use them usually cant afford so they have to commit crimes - buying in bulk from Taleban would provide cheap drugs that can be issued by state - result will be big reduction in crimes committed by drugs addicts.Work in the public sector? Read the IR35 FAQ hereComment
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Originally posted by OwlHoot View Postand a big increase in serious crimes, such as kidnapping and extortion, by crims denied the opportunity to be drug dealers.Comment
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Interesting infographic on the potential tax revenues from drug legalisation, and comparison with a few other big ticket items of govt spending (or non-spending):
Legalising drugs: would it work, by Information is Beautiful | News | guardian.co.uk
Obviously this doesn't account for the money saved on policing etc."A life, Jimmy, you know what that is? It’s the s*** that happens while you’re waiting for moments that never come." -- Lester FreamonComment
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