Why Can't We Be Like the Dutch?

[DeafCaroline]

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

What's "properly"?

 

[Beowulf]

they're pot smokers LOL

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]

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]

I did and I was correct.

It is actually illegal but not enforced.

 

[DeafCaroline]

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]

It is actually illegal but not enforced.

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

<5g is decriminalized. coffee shops are regulated.

 

[Banjo]

It is actually illegal but not enforced.

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

 

[Reba]

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

Do you mean prosecution is not enforced?

 

[DeafCaroline]

Do you mean prosecution is not enforced?

either/or.

 

[TXgolfer]

<5g is decriminalized. coffee shops are regulated.

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

 

[TWA]

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!]

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]

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.