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Originally Posted by Chaohinon  This should be a huge eye-opener for the marijuana/hemp movement. The Netherlands is the best example as to why we're moving in the wrong direction, marred by people claiming that, "it needs to be legalized so the govt. can tax and regulate it," "it needs to be legalized so the FDA can make it safer." If freedom is given as a privelege, it can and will be used against you and eventually taken away.
I'll bet my entire savings that pot will be banned in the Netherlands in our lifetime. |
Amsterdam is doing this for its own reasons, it's not indicative of the global issue.
This bid is an attempt to make The Netherlands more Islam-friendly. The country (And much of Europe in general) is currently in a transition from liberal democracy to Islamic theocracy thanks in part to the influx of Arab and Turk immigrants. The politicians have to satisfy a growing, vocal, and violent part of the population, and outlawing indulgences like prostitution and drugs is a staple in most religions including (And especially IMO) Islam.
But yes, you are right, Cannabis will be outlawed in The Netherlands in out lifetime. I estimate within 10 years.