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by Hamuko 809 days ago
Because it's really hard to take away something that is legal. I don't think that is a good argument for legalising other harmful things.
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> Because it's really hard to take away something that is legal.

I agree, it is really hard to take something away that is established. About 10% of germans consume Cannabis at least once a year even though it is illegal. [1]

Keeping cannabis illegal has the same effect as prohibition of alcohol: higher substance concentration, more black market and greater health risks by acquisition through dubios sources.

[1] https://internationalcbc.com/what-percentage-of-germanys-pop...

A lot less harmful especially for third parties.