I've always flip-flopped on my opinion toward decriminalization. But, considering that nearly every state in this great union of ours is running a deficit, it's worth noting that the flat-out legalization and taxation of certain drugs could probably balance a few state budgets. And I'm glad you linked to the Portugal story. There's an immediate assumption that legalization or decriminalization would cause an increase of use. I think the portion of society that doesn't currently partake just because drugs are illegal is pretty small. Of course, that's an assumption on my part and not a fact, but it just might stand to reason...
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I've always flip-flopped on my opinion toward decriminalization. But, considering that nearly every state in this great union of ours is running a deficit, it's worth noting that the flat-out legalization and taxation of certain drugs could probably balance a few state budgets. And I'm glad you linked to the Portugal story. There's an immediate assumption that legalization or decriminalization would cause an increase of use. I think the portion of society that doesn't currently partake just because drugs are illegal is pretty small. Of course, that's an assumption on my part and not a fact, but it just might stand to reason...
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