Different perspective ending the prohibition

[amsterdamage]

It's always good to hear new perspectives for achieving our goals.
I read this in an English paper:

There is no reason to oppose legalisation of cannabis


I STRONGLY disagree with the article written by Tim Hollis, the Chief Constable of Humberside, regarding the reclassification of cannabis (Yorkshire Post, January 2). I do not take issue with the concept that smoking cannabis carries health risks, but with the concept that the Government has any obligation, or right, to restrict its use.

Behind the statistics for drug related illnesses and accidents are human beings; people with the ability to calculate risks and make judgments based on their own risk assessment.

As long as the information that cannabis does pose significant health risks is widely available, the Government has no reason to keep it illegal.

Regarding social problems, cannabis is one of the least problematic drugs; in particular it does not encourage violence or active anti-social behaviour as alcohol does.

The greatest social problem with any drugs is the illegal dealers, the high unregulated prices they charge and the crime that results from the two.

The recent ban on smoking in enclosed public spaces has nullified the argument that those who chose not to smoke it would have it inflicted upon them. The only remaining argument against legalisation is that cannabis related accidents and illnesses would increase and cost the NHS and therefore the taxpayer.

The same argument is used to enforce many "health and safety" related laws. If the NHS is to be used as a tool for oppression, then quite frankly, we should not have it. The bubble wrap culture the Government is inflicting on the public is far, far more damaging to our society than any terrorist, drug or melting iceberg.

http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/lette...-to.3645209.jp

[Digit]

there's alot more chatter that goes on like that out of the papers. i tip my hat to all of us who actually do stick our necks out to say these things in the letters sections of papers.
editors often have other pressures which prevent them from telling the truth, but many of them do appreciate it. and love to put such letter in their letters sections.
so do, anyone reading this, write a letter about why you think cannabis should be legal, or better yet, how it already is, given the injustice of the ilegal laws attempting to prohibit it's use. say whatever you like. chances are, you'll get all sorts of people crawling outta the woodwork to pat you on your back. i never had one word bad said to me from my letters, and have made alot of friends, gained loads of respect... infact, i reccomend it for your sence of self worth and mental wellbeing. lol... write to your local papers. who knows, it might just change your life for the better!