As I think someone pointed out, there’s a big difference between legalisation and decriminalisation. By no account would the latter mean you could swing by your local IGA for a fix of ice. But removing the criminality of certain ‘recreational’ substances and seeking to minimise harm might serve a number of different purposes. Most D&A professionals seem in agreement here, including the World Health Organisation.

A fairly objective synopsis of the pros and cons can be found at:

I think we also need to be mindful not to be hypocritical in light of the biggest killers; alcohol and tobacco – both of which are legal, readily available and endorsed by successive governments around the world. I don’t mean to seem pro-drugs. In fact, I don’t do drugs. Just putting the questions out there. As jallybear mentioned, the current approach just isn’t working.

Brian – rave on, my little friend. I’ve only said it was rumoured Jesus was a pothead. I don’t see how this is blasphemous. Then again, I don’t dare try and fathom your world. Doesn’t sound like the sort of place I’d like. I’m guessing there’d be moose heads, cigars, and lots of beige. Meh, each to their own. But some ‘Christian charity’ – i.e. less spite and a little more understanding – might be nice.

Stay tuned for more on the subject. And thanks for the comments.

i agree with the djs comments g is dangerous…. its not cool to “drop” and get kicked out of clubs…. or worse end up in hospital tying up resources of paramedics and hospital staff!

Back to the subject of drugs, I mostly agree with the article and the first comments. I do feel however that we can safely say crystal meth and G are more dangerous than weed or E, which are probably LESS harmful than alcohol and tobacco. Regrettably I do not believe this country would be amenable to such controversial policies, no matter how much sense they may make.

Would it be too much of a stretch to accept the possibility that your almighty hippy Jesus did not mind the odd puff of weed?? Drugs were not illegal back then, so on what must you base your moral compass?? He did after all socialise with prostitutes and tax cheats, did he not??

His message was one of love and inclusion for all, was it not?? Judge not lest ye be judged ring any bells??

May you rot in your venomous mediocrity, or surrender to reality and commen sense. For I pray for your salvation from the propaganda that has brainwashed you into such a sorry and poisonous excuse for a human being!!

I say set up a body to determine which drugs could be regulated…… like cannabis and ecstacy……. I’m not fond of the idea of heroin, crystal or GHB being legal or readily available though….. certainly not from my tax paying dollars……

It has worked in other more progressive countries with certain drugs…… However we’ll never have a government with the balls or foresight to sanction something like this unfortunately……