Half of all Dutch in favor of legalisation

A recent opinion poll revealed that some 50% of the Dutch population thinks cannabis should be fully legalised, while 25% wants a complete ban.

Supporters of the left wing green party Groenlinks are most favorable of legalisation (88%), while half the supporters of the two governing Christian parties CDA and ChristenUnie want soft drugs made illegal and all coffeeshops closed down.

A remarkable finding is that most smokers can be found amongst supporters of the Socialist Party (SP) and anti-Islam PVV. Geert Wilders’ PVV strongly opposes the use and legalisation of soft drugs.

Member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) Fred Teeven has stated that his party supports the cultivation of cannabis, but only for the amount needed to supply coffeeshops. It is estimated that 80% of all crops cultivated within the Netherlands are exported to neighboring countries. The VVD also wishes to turn coffeeshops into ‘social clubs’, where only members are able to purchase cannabis.

This week the cabinet is debating over new drug laws. While Christian parties CDA and CU prefer to see coffeeshops disappear completely, coalition party PVDA wants these stores to be given more possibilities for legally purchasing their stock.

Also see “Cannabis Policy next Obstacle Facing Coalition”.

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Commentaires

Herman - 2010-02-05 13:43:49

I wonder what the advantage of memberships are. The age limit is already very strictly enforced, so it wouldn't make any difference there.
The only thing I can think of is a maximum amount per user per month.
But for this to work it has to be done with a centralised system of a whole city. And that is very costly for such a small group.

gaboss - 2010-02-05 13:51:05

the difference would be, that they
can make lists of people to perse-
cute them better after the ban ...

too bad, that none of the ones in
favor of a legalisation are in charge.

only the dumbheaded right-wingers,
that already have done a great deal
of restriction (and this unfortunately
won't stop).

:(

gaboss - 2010-02-05 13:52:39

btw,

anyone can see that they don't care what
half of their own population wants *shrug*

it is not their REAL job to care about that ... :(

instigator - 2010-02-06 19:07:50

It is like terence mckenna once said:"If the words 'life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness' don't
include the right to experiment with your own consciousness, then the
Declaration of Independence isn't worth the hemp it was written on." And that is so true everbody should have the right to decide which substances he is going to take but the government rather keeps the people intoxicated with alcohol so that they won´t question this system of corruption and capitalistic aspirations

Neil - 2010-02-16 04:44:59

-1

Why can't they just leave pot alone? :(

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