The Digital Nomad Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 http://www.macombdaily.com/article/20120921/NEWS05/120929901/uruguay-takes-war-on-drugs-in-new-direction-the-state-as-dealer According to the Christian Science Monitor, Uruguay has long been at the vanguard of social reform in Latin America. Today, it is on the verge of passing into law one of its most radical ideas yet. The Broad Front – the center-left coalition that holds power – is proposing a state monopoly over the production and distribution of marijuana, making Uruguay the first national government to sell cannabis directly to citizens. The government says the measure is necessary to combat rising drug-related crime, decrease health risks for users, and counter ineffective US policies on drugs. But within Uruguay, interest groups have labeled the legislation totalitarian, while some international bodies argue it breaches global conventions. -- Interesting, hope it goes in the right direction, for the right reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cristinew Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 breaches global conventions. ahh welcome the NWO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmishRnot4ganja Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Global conventions? The US has been the force behind global cannabis prohibition. They made all the smaller countries sign onto and enforce cannabis bans. The US is to blame for the current mess. If the politicians had listened to the scientists we wouldn't be in this mess right now. The legislation is totalitarian? I suppose because it puts the government in charge of cannabis? I guess I agree with that view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Freddy Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 And some folks think I am nuts when I say our government is the largest drug dealer in the world. Remember Olly North? Guns for drugs... where did those drugs go ummmmm? More recently Fast and furious.... Just another brick in the wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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