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What changes do you think will result from the legalisation of Marijuana.

Cash strapped governments are looking at a new revenue stream; taxation on the legal sale of Marijuana. Washington and Colorado have lead the way. More are sure to follow. How do you think this will affect society?

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    Mar 10 2013: No i meant gang criminality will reduce after legalisation. That is a good thing, a positive point about legalization.
    You say 80% of the drugs users are not addicted? Where did you get this info?
    You made this assumption as well, and this assumption fits your agenda doesn't it?

    In my teens i was offered some drugs by friends and i tried it.
    The experience was okay, but it does not fullfill any purpose to use this on a regularly basis.

    And when i take all things overall in account and i think about when i will have kids someday.
    You only need one who thinks it's though to try it and become addicted, i'd rather protect them from becoming an addict. Even if this chance is very small.
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      Mar 11 2013: Protect your children by providing them with real information about those things you believe they need be protected from….ultimately they will have to decide for themselves what risks are worth taking and how best to deal with the consequences….

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        Mar 11 2013: Well every kid gets educated about drugs. In primary and secondary school.
        And my case this education has only encouraged the curiosity for drugs.
        I believe everybody who uses drugs nowadays knows the risks and dangers.
        So education is not the answer either!

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