Posted by alexandra_k on June 11, 2005, at 6:45:22
In reply to Re: Decriminalisation would at least be step in right, posted by Nickengland on June 8, 2005, at 4:37:41
> Enter the world of Corporate Business as with the billions of dollars/pounds involved surely they would want there chunk of this. Then it would be floated on the stock exchange..hmm the thought of people investing in crack, so people can buy it, pay tax on it, then so the tax money can help to pay them detox from it?
Heh heh. Yeah, I guess thats the general drift :-)
>If thats the case why not just work to eradicate crack in the first place.
Oh. Because it doesn't seem to be working, thats why. Even in countries where people risk capital punishment or a lifetime in prison it simply isn't working to deter people. So... I thought it might be time for a plan B...
>I dont think i'd like my children to grow up where crack would readily available from the government and companies. However I think the governemnts can still afford the same detox treatment centres, they dont need the tax from the drug just to pay for that.
Well... It isn't just about detox. Proper treatment programs are quite expensive. And education. A lot more money could be spent on that. On prevention of addiction and on information so that people can make more of an informed decision to use or not to use. And there are associated health risks. I figure us smokers are paying for our health insurance with the taxes we pay! If the govt is going to whinge about paying out to treat my cancer or whatever in however many years time they should think about how much smoking tax they have collected out of me over the years. The drugs should pay their own way with respect to education, research, detox, treatment, and associated health problems.
> In America for example, would they then market Crack?...would it have a new brand name and adverts on tv for the finest smooth smoking crack rocks?Thats not part of my idea. How is the tobacco industry doing over there? Are they still allowed to advertise?? We aren't allowed tobacco ads here in NZ. There used to be tobacco company sponsored events / sports etc too - but not anymore. I don't think advertising should be allowed. But education should be free. We have ads on TV and heaps of pamphlets and stuff on how to give up smoking, call the quitline, how to obtain gum and patches etc etc quitting tips. Take it outside so you don't force your children to inhale smoke passively.
Ads on binge drinking. NZ / Australia has a binge drinking culture. Thats probably why our drinking age is so low... And to be fair thats why we tend to go out in 'packs'. You rely on your mates to keep you safe and keep an eye on the drink spikers. Its a bit of a problem over here at the mo...
I'm not a drinker.
Drink driving ads
DRINK - DRIVE - DIE
The message is starting to get through
And even more effective
THEY DRINK - THEY DRIVE - WE DIEThe companies should have to pay for them.
The drugs should have to pay for themselves.I think we would have more luck controlling the social problem than trying to eradicate it.
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