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'This Is Working': Portugal, 12 Years after Decriminalizing Drugs
Twelve years ago, Portugal eliminated criminal penalties for drug users. Since then, those caught with small amounts of marijuana, cocaine or heroin go unindicted and possession is a misdemeanor on par with illegal parking. Experts are pleased with the results.
http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/evaluating-drug-decriminalization-in-portugal-12-years-later-a-891060.html
A similar policy should be adopted immediately in the US. That is, if the government's actual purpose for waging a global war on drugs has anything to do with public safety. 
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