ACT figures divided over decriminalisation of cannabis

27 Sep 2011 12:23p.m.

bob wrote:

I'm not saying cannabis is for everyone, however it has far less impact that well lets say alcohol.. how many people die of canabis poisoning compared to alcohol? on an average weekend compare the number of criminal offences under the influence of alcohol to canabis.. ive smoked regularly for the past 7 years and managed to get a masters with honours degree, its obviously greatly effected me. the only arguement people have is its illegal, yeah its illegal but it doesnt make it right. stop wasting time on trying to remove something thats never going to be removed and focus on things that are real issues, such as alcohol which they sell at every second shop and causes far more damage both to individuals and the community as a whole. mind my french but fuck off you old conservative pricks and think about it!

27 Sep 2011 09:26a.m.

APE wrote:

There should be a place where the public can submit there thoughts on the subject, and change the law for ourselves. After all don't the people supposedly hold the power in a democracy??? I'm sure we will see a huge amount of support to decriminalize something which should never have been made illegal in the first place.

27 Sep 2011 04:05a.m.

Macciza wrote:

It is really quite simple - You either support Organised Crime via Prohibition; or you dismantle it through Repeal of Laws. It is the same as with prohibition of alcohol last century, except Cannabis is in fact a far safer drug than Alcohol. Your kids can't overdose on it, no matter how much they may smoke - whereas with Alcohol they could be dead after a bottle of Scotch. I know what I would prefer my kids to use - I just wish they did not have to face the bias and abuse of the police and prosecution.