Why Can't We Be Like the Dutch? - Page 2

**Jiro** · 01-09-2012, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TXgolfer

You might want to check that....

I did and I was correct.

**TXgolfer** · 01-09-2012, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiro

I did and I was correct.

Interesting....

**Jiro** · 01-09-2012, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TXgolfer

Interesting....

guess you should have checked more thoroughly

**Beowulf** · 01-10-2012, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Bottesini

Cloggy is from Holland.

I am in agreement with Cloggy about a lot of stuff.

**TXgolfer** · 01-10-2012, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Jiro

guess you should have checked more thoroughly

Meh, everyone here has the internet.....they can check for themselves. No need to quibble.

DeafCaroline · 01-10-2012, 12:44 AM

TXGolfer is right - cannabis is a controlled substance but cops tend to have a soft policy towards it, meaning harmless pot smokers are not persecuted usually, especially if they had five grams or less. it's almost the same policy here in Montreal. Cops turn a blind eye as long as you're not obvious about it and they're not going to waste their time arresting every day citizens for smoking a joint, be it a hippie or a banker. They rather spend their time, money and resources going after the Hell's Angels who dominate the drug trade in Quebec.

**Jiro** · 01-10-2012, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TXgolfer

Meh, everyone here has the internet.....they can check for themselves. No need to quibble.

perhaps you're misunderstanding the scope of law regarding marijuana. it's legal for cafes to sell some muffins w/ cannabis inside and they're licensed to do so.

**TXgolfer** · 01-10-2012, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by DeafCaroline

TXGolfer is right - cannabis is a controlled substance but cops tend to have a soft policy towards it, meaning harmless pot smokers are not persecuted usually, especially if they had five grams or less. it's almost the same policy here in Montreal. Cops turn a blind eye as long as you're not obvious about it and they're not going to waste their time arresting every day citizens for smoking a joint, be it a hippie or a banker. They rather spend their time, money and resources going after the Hell's Angels who dominate the drug trade in Quebec.

Yeah the Documentary I saw last month the cops said they tolerate it as long as it wasn't in the open. And even then it's pretty much just a citation as long as it is under 5 grams

Grummer · 01-10-2012, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Beowulf

Correct. I have friends from Holland and I notice how laid back and thoughtful they are. I hope I am not over-generalizing.

they're pot smokers LOL

Grummer · 01-10-2012, 02:12 AM

one thing i like about the french , they tell the arabs to dress properly

DeafCaroline · 01-10-2012, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Grummer

one thing i like about the french , they tell the arabs to dress properly

What's "properly"?

**Beowulf** · 01-10-2012, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Grummer

they're pot smokers LOL

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Originally Posted by Grummer

one thing i like about the french , they tell the arabs to dress properly

I know you won't say that to their faces. Snooty Yank.

DeafCaroline · 01-10-2012, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by TXgolfer

Yeah the Documentary I saw last month the cops said they tolerate it as long as it wasn't in the open. And even then it's pretty much just a citation as long as it is under 5 grams

Here in Montreal, if teenagers get caught with a joint, the cops confiscate the pot, escort the teens home and inform the parents. No fines if it's the first offense, second time, there would be a fine but still no arrest.

**Bottesini** · 01-10-2012, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Jiro

I did and I was correct.

It is actually illegal but not enforced.

DeafCaroline · 01-10-2012, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Jiro

perhaps you're misunderstanding the scope of law regarding marijuana. it's legal for cafes to sell some muffins w/ cannabis inside and they're licensed to do so.

Jiro, no, it's not legal, it's just that persecution is not enforced.

**Jiro** · 01-10-2012, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Bottesini

It is actually illegal but not enforced.

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Originally Posted by DeafCaroline

Jiro, no, it's not legal, it's just that persecution is not enforced.

<5g is decriminalized. coffee shops are regulated.

**Banjo** · 01-10-2012, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Bottesini

It is actually illegal but not enforced.

Kind of reminds me of how sodomy is illegal yet not enforced in several states.

**Reba** · 01-10-2012, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DeafCaroline

Jiro, no, it's not legal, it's just that persecution is not enforced.

Do you mean prosecution is not enforced?

DeafCaroline · 01-10-2012, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Reba

Do you mean prosecution is not enforced?

either/or.

**TXgolfer** · 01-10-2012, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiro

<5g is decriminalized. coffee shops are regulated.

You can still get a citation (although very unlikely) thus, illegal

**TWA** · 01-10-2012, 02:26 PM

Look people, the point is, you can smoke pot to your heart's content in Holland without worrying about repercussions. Does this lead to a paralyzed, drug-addicted society? No.

Moving on . . .

whatdidyousay! · 01-10-2012, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Banjo

This is what I meant by the government being too big and having too many laws. It complicates everything. People should be put away for committing dangerous and harmful crimes. But is it absolutely necessary to imprison someone for smoking a joint?

It doesn't make any sense. Prisons are there to protect the public, but they are not protecting the public by putting the potheads away.

I agree ! And I been saying for long time if smoking pot was legal the crime rate would go down . I think the government is worried if they made some drugs legal they would lose money with all the fines people have to pay.

**saywhatkid** · 01-12-2012, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TheWriteAlex

Look people, the point is, you can smoke pot to your heart's content in Holland without worrying about repercussions. Does this lead to a paralyzed, drug-addicted society? No.

Moving on . . .

But it might also lead to a mentally paralyzed pot smoker. Not that I care; but they probably won't be applying for jobs anytime soon. They also keep the snack companies busy.

01-10-2012, 12:44 AM	#36 (permalink)
DeafCaroline Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,889	TXGolfer is right - cannabis is a controlled substance but cops tend to have a soft policy towards it, meaning harmless pot smokers are not persecuted usually, especially if they had five grams or less. it's almost the same policy here in Montreal. Cops turn a blind eye as long as you're not obvious about it and they're not going to waste their time arresting every day citizens for smoking a joint, be it a hippie or a banker. They rather spend their time, money and resources going after the Hell's Angels who dominate the drug trade in Quebec. rockin'robin and DeafBadger like this.

01-10-2012, 02:12 AM	#40 (permalink)
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01-10-2012, 02:26 PM	#51 (permalink)
TWA Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,374	Look people, the point is, you can smoke pot to your heart's content in Holland without worrying about repercussions. Does this lead to a paralyzed, drug-addicted society? No. Moving on . . . DeafCaroline likes this.

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