A cross party group of MPs back a report that wants the UK to follow several states in the US where use of the drug is now allowed. Peter Lilley MP debates why cannabis laws need to be changed.
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Better late than never, happy to see this finally being discussed on
British news. This situation is beyond ridiculous.
Kevin H Your obviously a very closed minded individual who is speaking his
mouth off on about something he has obviously never tried himself. Sure
drugs which have real detrimental effects on our society should remain
illegal, such as heroine, but psychedelics should be available at an
individuals discretion, providing they are a normal functioning productive
member of society of course. The idea that the government has the power to
tell us what substances we can ingest into our own bodies is ludicrous. Yes
the current supply of drugs comes from illegal operations and supporting
these industries is terrible, however, is these substances were regulated
by the government then this problem would be eliminated altogether.
Criminalising drug users is a very bad policy as recent history
illustrates, hence why other countries are starting to come round such as
USA. Those who use these substances everyday due to addiction need help not
jail time and those who don’t fall into this category should have the
privilege of enjoying recreational use within the confines of their private
property.
INB4 Legalised and the sesh wars begin
“sesh”?
It will gradually become legal throughout the USA I believe, and then
hopefully other countries will follow. But the UK should be pushing ahead
with drugs reform and not merely waiting for the inevitable. Instead of
passing stupid laws such as the Psychoactive Substances Act, there should
be legalisation of drugs to allow people who do end up taking them to do so
within a legal market without the problems inherent in the black market.
Cannabis is a good start, particularly as the risks of the drug are low and
people can easily see how strange it is that alcohol and tobacco are both
legal and yet cannabis isn’t.
oh.. wait… and IF a human should decide to help this world being less
crowded instead of dying like a old turd in bed, it should be their
goddamned right to do so..
excuse me very much!
Legalizing it would raise tax ensure it isn’t mixed with toxic additives
and free up the police to tackle more serious crimes. Cannabis has been
associated with Schizophrenia so it may cause more of this and cost the NHS
more to treat these people.
It doesn’t cause the schizophrenia itself, rather it can enhance the
condition in those where it is already present or cause the condition to
surface in those with a genetic predisposition to develop schizo.
+Matt Washer Yes that is true people who have a genetic likelihood of
developing Schizophrenia are more likely to develop it if they are heavy
cannabis users. No drug is safe and there are always risks involved in
taking any drug but it is safer than alcohol or tobacco. It should be
legalized but people should be educated about it before they decide to take
it.
where are your studies????????Quit running your mouth and provide proof…
+PC Construction mk I have never heard of anyone being killed by cannabis
it is not as harmful as tobacco or alcohol. It is crazy that it is illegal
but people should be educated about it before they take it. I think
legalizing it and taxing it would raise money for the government. It would
also get rid of many drug pushers and free up the police to deal with other
things.
This news presenter is clearly biased towards it remaining illegal, not the
sort of person who should be involved in a discussion about the pros and
cons.
Matt Washer do blame her shes clearly asking what her masters want her to
ask!
Matt Washer It’s called paying devil’s advocate.
Can all the troublemaking junkies stay at those MPs homes too?
well edited sky Jews