16.11.09
Good to talk
James is 19 and from Scotland. In this video, he calmly and clearly argues for the legalisation of all illegal substances and a social policy that leads to the creation of a just and equal society.
What I personally take away from this video is how constructive it is. It's not reactionary or couched in fear. Agree with it or not, the views expressed are done in a way that is unafraid to engage in pragmatic discussion about the endemic use of drugs in society, its root cause and how we make things better.
When we think about the recent silencing of David Nutt and his colleagues by the Home Office, a clip like this begs the question, what is the government so afraid of?
James - 19, Scotland
Posted 18.11.09 at 07.02 p.m.
Vik
Posted 19.11.09 at 07.00 p.m.
Good post James, you've made some interesting points here; especially with regards to the usage of drugs in some tribal societies where it is common practice to use hallucinogens.
Whether or not to legalise drugs is such a tricky question. On one hand, legalisation would probably reduce the taboo that currently surrounds the usage of drugs. Will that make them less or more desirable? It's difficult to tell.
My biggest problem with Class A drugs has always been the trail of blood that is inevitably left in the wake of the traffickers. Do young people give this much thought when using drugs such as cocaine?
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