Portugal's Wise Decision on Decriminalization
by: Les Carpenter Rational Nation USA Birthplace of Independent Conservatism Liberty -vs- Tyranny Suffering from non stop news coverage afforded the Casey Anthony case , and the resulting legal analytical overload I turned my attention to a report from across the Atlantic. One which American lawmakers the general citizenry ought to take note of. Portugal has just released a report on the effects of the decision the nation made ten years ago to decriminalize drug use and treat addicts rather than punish them. A decision that has resulted in positive results. (AFP) – 4 days ago LISBON — Health experts in Portugal said Friday that Portugal's decision 10 years ago to decriminalise drug use and treat addicts rather than punishing them is an experiment that has worked. "There is no doubt that the phenomenon of addiction is in decline in Portugal," said Joao Goulao, President of the Institute of Drugs and Drugs Addiction, a press conference to mark the 10th anniver...