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What he is saying is that it is in human nature to get high. And we better accept this and tailor our legislation accordingly, instead of trying in vain to deny it.

Legalizing would stop violence, increase taxes, allow for open research of the substances, would de-stigmatize use, which in turn would make users more willing to seek cure or support of others and would allow for better education of future potential users (aka children) on the caveats of drug use and abuse.

Drug use has produced a great deal of 'positive' outcomes for our society. They have drastically changed our culture, art, economy and technology.

Of course, their dark side is well known, but I think it would be a lot easier to deal with the dark effects of drugs if they were legal.

I'm glad there's lots of signs that this is about to happen all around the world pretty soon. Let's see what happens.