[jliptzin]

How many societies would have made marijuana illegal had the US not done so first and then forced the rest of the world’s hand?

[mensetmanusman]

Not convinced. Look at Singapore. I doubt they would care what the US does. Anyway, after the US legalizes everything for “freedom”, I’m not sure that many countries will follow suit.

[hydrok9]

You're wrong about that. Every non-theocratic/ hyper-conservative country will legalize it sooner or later

[mensetmanusman]

Hmm, the non theocratic countries like China represent the majority and I’m not sure they will do that…

[hydrok9]

China may as well be considered hyper-conservative in drug policy.

[mensetmanusman]

I believe it’s left wing authoritarianism. The government said it was bad, so everyone back the party line.

[hydrok9]

Yes and they are very conservative in many social policies, including drugs (conservative = maintaining ("conserving") the status quo).