Thread: The liberal grauniad claims Fifth of Britons unknowingly aid child trafficking

Originally Posted by DrB0b

Originally Posted by bretby

.............but it`s alright for you to advocate legalising drugs? Many would say that this suggestion is also a pile of crap.

How's about saying why? This forum is a written medium, that means that if you have an opinion you justify it by using writing. You just saying something means less than nothing. Many people say that reptoid aliens control the world, the fact that many people say it doesn't mean that they should be taken seriously. If you have good reasons as to why some drugs shouldn't be legalised please say so, if you just want to post plonking nonsense then take it to youtube - if you have a worthwhile opinion then please let us know what it's based on, if you don't then no matter how many smileys you put at the end of your sentences it's best that you keep your yap shut.

The use of illicit drugs is illegal because of their intoxicating effects on the brain, damaging impact on the body, adverse impact on behavior, and potential for abuse. Their use threatens the health, welfare, and safety of all people, of users and non-users alike.
Legalization would decrease price and increase availability. Availability is a leading factor associated with increased drug use. Increased use of addictive substances leads to increased addiction. As a public health measure, statistics show that prohibition was a tremendous success.
Many drug users commit murder, child and spouse abuse, rape, property damage, assault and other violent crimes under the influence of drugs. Drug users, many of whom are unable to hold jobs, commit robberies not only to obtain drugs, but also to purchase food, shelter, clothing and other goods and services. Increased violent crime and increased numbers of criminals will result in even larger prison populations.
Legalizing drugs will not eliminate illegal trafficking of drugs, nor the violence associated with the illegal drug trade. A black market would still exist unless all psychoactive and addictive drugs in all strengths were made available to all ages in unlimited quantity.
Drug laws deter people from using drugs. Surveys indicate that the fear of getting in trouble with the law constitutes a major reason not to use drugs. Fear of the American legal system is a major concern of foreign drug lords. Drug laws have turned drug users to a drug-free lifestyle through mandatory treatment. 40% - 50% are in treatment as a result of the criminal justice system.
A study of international drug policy and its effects on countries has shown that countries with lax drug law enforcement have had an increase in drug addiction and crime. Conversely, those with strong drug policies have reduced drug use and enjoy low crime rates.
The United States and many countries would be in violation of international treaty if they created a legal market in cocaine, marijuana, and other drugs. The U.S. is a signatory to the Single Convention on Narcotics & the Convention on Psychotropic Substances, and has agreed with other members of the United Nations to control and penalize drug manufacturing, trafficking, and use. 112 nations recently reaffirmed their commitment to strong drug laws

Not my words...but how does that grab ya?

Originally Posted by bretby

Originally Posted by DrB0b

Originally Posted by bretby

.............but it`s alright for you to advocate legalising drugs? Many would say that this suggestion is also a pile of crap.

How's about saying why? This forum is a written medium, that means that if you have an opinion you justify it by using writing. You just saying something means less than nothing. Many people say that reptoid aliens control the world, the fact that many people say it doesn't mean that they should be taken seriously. If you have good reasons as to why some drugs shouldn't be legalised please say so, if you just want to post plonking nonsense then take it to youtube - if you have a worthwhile opinion then please let us know what it's based on, if you don't then no matter how many smileys you put at the end of your sentences it's best that you keep your yap shut.

The use of illicit drugs is illegal because of their intoxicating effects on the brain, damaging impact on the body, adverse impact on behavior, and potential for abuse. Their use threatens the health, welfare, and safety of all people, of users and non-users alike.
Legalization would decrease price and increase availability. Availability is a leading factor associated with increased drug use. Increased use of addictive substances leads to increased addiction. As a public health measure, statistics show that prohibition was a tremendous success.
Many drug users commit murder, child and spouse abuse, rape, property damage, assault and other violent crimes under the influence of drugs. Drug users, many of whom are unable to hold jobs, commit robberies not only to obtain drugs, but also to purchase food, shelter, clothing and other goods and services. Increased violent crime and increased numbers of criminals will result in even larger prison populations.
Legalizing drugs will not eliminate illegal trafficking of drugs, nor the violence associated with the illegal drug trade. A black market would still exist unless all psychoactive and addictive drugs in all strengths were made available to all ages in unlimited quantity.
Drug laws deter people from using drugs. Surveys indicate that the fear of getting in trouble with the law constitutes a major reason not to use drugs. Fear of the American legal system is a major concern of foreign drug lords. Drug laws have turned drug users to a drug-free lifestyle through mandatory treatment. 40% - 50% are in treatment as a result of the criminal justice system.
A study of international drug policy and its effects on countries has shown that countries with lax drug law enforcement have had an increase in drug addiction and crime. Conversely, those with strong drug policies have reduced drug use and enjoy low crime rates.
The United States and many countries would be in violation of international treaty if they created a legal market in cocaine, marijuana, and other drugs. The U.S. is a signatory to the Single Convention on Narcotics & the Convention on Psychotropic Substances, and has agreed with other members of the United Nations to control and penalize drug manufacturing, trafficking, and use. 112 nations recently reaffirmed their commitment to strong drug laws

Not my words...but how does that grab ya?

It doesn't grab me. Firstly because it's not your own words, I don't accept straight-forward uncommented cut and pastes as being the opinion of anybody but the original author. Secondly, even though you didn't credit them, it's from Drug Watch International, an anti-legalization pressure group and therefore not neutral, and thirdly, your use of it as evidence of anything is nonsensical, it's only a position statement - as is made clear on its original site. The fact that you're unable to see the difference between a position statement and evidence does not bode well for your credibility.