The London Mayor...

[IT Minion]

Because even light use has long term affects on the brain.


Nobody ever performed better with less memory, and poorer problem solving and decision making ability.

Alcohol is pretty awful.

 

[noseall]

We get £8bn tax

Much better than zero.

 

[motorbiking]

Do you think more people or less people will use something that was illegal and is now legal?

 

[Highway Man]

smoking cannabis isn't the same as dropping acid, either.
You started the uneven comparisons.

No difference in my eyes, a drug is a drug and doesn't matter about the potency. I would wager a bet that every acid user started off on weed.

 

[IT Minion]

Do you think more people or less people will use something that was illegal and is now legal?

Probably. But will they drink less? If so it may be a net win for health. Will they be buying safer weed? Will it prevent people going to dealers who also offer them harder drugs?

This isn't simple stuff, it's horribly complicated. Second order effects could well the the difference between it being a net benefit to health or a major net loss.

But even if it is dangerous, aren't we being hypocritical allowing the 10% who smoke to continue while blocking the 10% who smoke weed. Not to mention it's use as a painkiller.

 

[gary plumb]

Childish rant from a clueless bigot.

The biggest criminals in this country are in the Tory party

 

[Notch7]

Usual communist sub human comment.

you dont even know what a communist is, do you.

hey Johnny, why do you think Reform are so anti net zero?

Is it because they are funded by fossil fuels, oh an GBnews their propaganda outlet is also funded by fossil fuels

 

[ajrtd]

The courts are dealing with yet another dope smoking psycho today.

 

[ajrtd]

Conclusions:​

Overall, the existing literature reveals a number of negative consequences of legalization, although the findings are mixed and generally do not suggest large magnitude short-term impacts. The review highlights the need for more systematic investigation, particularly across a greater diversity of geographic regions.

Keywords: Cannabis, marijuana, legalization, attitudes, health, crime, driving

Edit:

Cannabis legalisation: Does it lead to harder drug use?​

 

[johnny2007]

From the link:
The mayor of London says current rules prohibiting development on green belt land are "wrong, out-of-date and simply unsustainable", as as the demand for housing increases. In a "radical step-change" in approach, planners will consider releasing some stretches of the land if conditions on affordable housing, energy efficiency, transport links and access to green spaces are met.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has said those who rent homes in the capital experienced a rise of 11% last year, external, while 183,000 Londoners are estimated to be living in temporary accommodation, such as hotels and hostels. City Hall added that about 88,000 new homes are needed each year for at least the next decade to meet demand.

So where would those 88,000 new homes be built?
It's been an endless debate about new housing and a similar proposal in D.shire has been greeted with dismay as some folk object to their view being blocked by new houses that are urgently needed but nobody wants near them. Khan is considering these proposals because a new generation wants a home of their own, just as we did all those years ago - when housing was relatively cheaper. It's not worth renovating alot of old housing because of the expense and run-down areas become a breeding ground for poverty and exploitation. Drug gangs seed themselves in the cracks between council action and government inertia to do something about these places, bringing in migrant labour to exploit local demand for a quick hit that's more potent than booze.

Solve the housing crisis and the drug problem in one stroke with new builds?

Probably not. But a step towards decriminalisation would ease the pressure on local police and communities that might help towards a reduction in addiction...although there's no hope for hardcore Class A addicts. Rehab is their only course to take.

Yes, sure
Wasted time talking to a communist.

 

[johnny2007]

you dont even know what a communist is, do you.

hey Johnny, why do you think Reform are so anti net zero?

Is it because they are funded by fossil fuels, oh an GBnews their propaganda outlet is also funded by fossil fuels

 

[motorbiking]

Probably. But will they drink less? If so it may be a net win for health. Will they be buying safer weed? Will it prevent people going to dealers who also offer them harder drugs?

This isn't simple stuff, it's horribly complicated. Second order effects could well the the difference between it being a net benefit to health or a major net loss.

But even if it is dangerous, aren't we being hypocritical allowing the 10% who smoke to continue while blocking the 10% who smoke weed. Not to mention it's use as a painkiller.

I don’t see hypocrisy in it.

Just look at the problem vaping has become.

Great care needs to be taken.

If alcohol and tobacco were being introduced today with what we know they would not be legal.

I’m probably one of very few people who has never smoked weed or taken any drugs. I’ve been drunk off my face plenty of times. Though not recently.

 

[IT Minion]

I don’t see hypocrisy in it.

Just look at the problem vaping has become.

Great care needs to be taken.

If alcohol and tobacco were being introduced today with what we know they would not be legal.

I’m probably one of very few people who has never smoked weed or taken any drugs. I’ve been drunk off my face plenty of times. Though not recently.

Doing something just because thats the way it has always been done is a terrible justification.

As far as anyone can see it doesn't result in major negative impacts when it has been done before.

It will let us stop wasting police time on it.

 

[motorbiking]

Doing something just because thats the way it has always been done is a terrible justification.

As far as anyone can see it doesn't result in major negative impacts when it has been done before.

It will let us stop wasting police time on it.

I’ve seen people turn their lives around having quit weed. People who could barely function now running their own businesses and paying taxes.

I’d support a smoking ban, but people have addictions it takes time.

 

[Odds]

Yes, sure
Wasted time talking to a communist.