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So we have a debate happening and while I dont think things will change next week there might eventually be a formalisation of what is already happening to an extent, ie, in many instances no action taken on small amounts subject to the whim of the law enforcement at the time, which is obviously not satisfactory. What is interesting is the result of 10 years of decriminalisation in Portugal.

Still a hot potato for the MP's, but this should make it easier for them.
I havent yet enlightened my new (since last election) MP on my views on this subject, but I will and us and our friends and neighbors always turn out to vote.

I sometimes think its that 'Traditional, British Reserve' that holds us back from Progress, rather than any of the propaganda dished out from the Politicians or the media. It may sound stupid, when considering our apparent worship of the dreaded alcohol, but that's the impression I get.

Britons should be a shining example of stiff upper lip syndrome, anything untoward, is strictly for the privacy of ones abode

Keep doing what you can Mr Gawd. I'll continue to live life as an open and honest Pothead, and hope it makes a difference.

Interesting article spider' and it does look encouraging. One thing that concerns me is the power the pharmaceutical industry has over the government. They do not want to see the sale of valium, sleeping tablets etc etc suffer, as people chill out with a splif instead of a far more harmful chemical pill. But maybe when the government see the amount of taxpayers money they are wasting for locking people up and policing drug laws, then sensible changes will be made.

The other concern I have is that politicians and many of the general public lump cannabis in with heroin and coke etc. as an evil addictive drug. I know they have different classes for various drugs, but in many peoples eyes, if you smoke cannabis you will end up a mumbling wreck. And those few users who do find that cannabis alters their psychosis to their disadvantage, would, imo, turn to other drugs or other maybe violent crimes at sometime in their life if cannabis did not exist.

I will stick to this point of view until someone can prove otherwise.
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