
TRUE OPINION: Drug laws – The Great Big Shining Absurdity of it All

When dogs are used to enforce laws, it is more reminiscent of the Stasi or a Police State than a free democratic society. Yet in New South Wales, the police regularly use drug detection dogs on citizens – mainly young people and those attending festivals or outdoor music events. True Crime News Weekly columnist, Miles Hunt, says it’s finally time to put an end to it all.
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I am a 66 year old who has seen the drug scene explode in my life time. I totally agree with Miles that criminal deterrence is not the answer. It is a total waste of money and resources. Will it change in my life time? Of course not. We need visionaries governing us not sheep like we have now. When was the last time a truly original idea came out of a politicians mouth.
Evidence and studies from overseas countries where there has been decriminalisation show amazing success rates. Read articles on Portugal which decriminalised all drugs in 2001 and have the most liberal drug laws in Europe if not the world.
One could go on and on but I urge all Australians to do some research with an open mind and conclude that our current system of law enforcement is working and that maybe there is a better way.