The hardline approach has failed. For political leaders the choice is clear, find the courage of your convictions, or allow the needless suffering of the status quo to continue.
A great read as always. One thought arising from the first part about the cannabis referendum was the way it was talked about as if we wouldn't be able to vote about it again for a long time. Yet when it comes to alcohol, a referendum was held at every general election from1894 to 1987 with the exception only of 1931 and 1951. So, why can't we have a referenda similar system for drugs, that would properly gauge the changing public views, instead of relying on the loudest voices.
I think the reason is more political than practical. The reality is, a conversation on decriminalization wasn't resolved in the cannabis debate. I think more people would be open to that conversation than the Government has acknowledged
Thanks AJ - excellent stuff
Thanks mate
A great read as always. One thought arising from the first part about the cannabis referendum was the way it was talked about as if we wouldn't be able to vote about it again for a long time. Yet when it comes to alcohol, a referendum was held at every general election from1894 to 1987 with the exception only of 1931 and 1951. So, why can't we have a referenda similar system for drugs, that would properly gauge the changing public views, instead of relying on the loudest voices.
I think the reason is more political than practical. The reality is, a conversation on decriminalization wasn't resolved in the cannabis debate. I think more people would be open to that conversation than the Government has acknowledged