Legalized Marijuana

[Idaho]

Full legalisation and taking over the production is also draconian, ineffectice and counterproductive as well. Why does there have to be a point in it being legal that always confuses me, there are so many dumb laws that are just ignored, so why not just ignore the law when it suits you. You won't get rid of the criminal networks behind it but at least you can have a nice smoke in your garden

Because the rest of the world isn't populated by you crazy dutchmen The rest of us prefer to just change the law.

[Fragony]

Because the rest of the world isn't populated by you crazy dutchmen The rest of us prefer to just change the law.

You are already ignoring laws, by law an officer still needs to carry a sword in trial I believe. Can change it but you can also just ignore it. You can just choose to not prosecute people who smoke some pot. It works great here with our coffeeshops, people can smoke there or at home without having to worry, and people who aren't into it don't even notice it exists. There is some etiquette, it's not ok to light one up if you are sitting on a terrace or other public places, parks are fine. You won't be into any trouble if the police sees you smoking anywhere but it's a bit of an unspoken deal to be discrete

[Idaho]

I am quite happy for you Dutch to keep your strange legal bodge. For my country I would like to see a properly worked out solution.

[Fragony]

I am quite happy for you Dutch to keep your strange legal bodge. For my country I would like to see a properly worked out solution.

I don't find it all that strange, really strange would be enforcing all laws as there are some really silly ones that make no sense nowadays whatsoever. It's just pragmatic to ignore some laws, shaking things up too much will probably do more harm than good. I tend to think that this whole legalisation-thing is more about recognition rather than liberty, but I don't need that all that much recognisition from people I wouldn't even drink a beer with. Easiest option is best.