Is it politically correct for Mexico to legalize small amounts of drugs on a person?
600969
"Politically correct" is an American idea formed by a bunch of Democrat puzsies.  Mexico is a third-world narco trafficking shithole. The corruption goes all the way to the top.  A 'cocalero' government. Who cares what those jackasses do, as long as they don't do it here.
1183353
The laws are same as most other countries. If someone is caught with upto 2 gms of narcotic substance then he(or she) may face smaller sentence (usually 1 year). If someone is caught is more than 2 gms or several packets then he is considered as a dealer or seller and can be punished with harsher jail sentence (more than 3 years). Also, if the police finds evidence of someone funding purchase of narcotics then such people are also treated as sellers of narcotic.\n\nHowever, there are some forms of intoxication (that are as good as narcotics) like - Ganja (I am not sure what it is called in English) - that are in use for many centuries and no one is caught for smoking it.
676027
YOu answered your own question.\n\nNo one has the right to break our laws and to do something illegal.\n\nWithout control, any terrorist can learn Spanish and come over through Mexico. This is not a racial issue but a country taking a hard stance to enforce good laws.\n\nNoone can blame the poor Mexicans for trying to better their lives but it cannot go unchecked without damage to our country and the rest of us.
687016
Currently it will just be confiscated. Soon, because of the Mexican haters it will be a felony. no more than 5 years in prison and no more than $100,000 fine.
1005271
Yes it is. If it is illegal in YOUR country then it is illegal.....period.
584279
Could go either way...It will be interesting to find out.  The law would just make it legal to possess "small" amounts so dealers would still be prosecuted...I think the point was so they could focus their attention on the dealers.  Like, aiming higher on the food chain.  I think if it affects drugs crossing the border, the only difference would be in very small amounts...just the idiots that have it on them for "personal use".
714730
I do not totally agree with you, but I do feel something has to be done. The death penalty maybe a bit harsh, but tougher penalties should be applied to users and dealers alike.\n\nDrugs are the root of 75% of our crime. Your users can not afford their habit and resort in stealing, robbing, and prostitution to pay for more drugs. \n\nYour dealers use violence to protect their investment. A lot of our gangs are heavily into drug trafficking and also use violence to control their drug turf.\n\nThe way the Laws are set up today punishes the dealer more than the user, but if there was no one demanding the drug, then there would be no need for the dealers. That's why the users need the same penalty as the dealer.\n\nIn Texas today, a first time offender caught with less than 2 oz of Marijuana is only breaking a class B Misdemeanor. That's one step above a speeding ticket and usually results in little to no jail time. \n\nNow imagine if the penalty were a Second Degree Felony. That's just below premeditated murder, and comes with not jail time, but hard Prison time for several years. \n\nIf that first time offender knew the risk he was taking in getting caught, I do not believe he would have made the wrong decision.
511039
I don't think that decriminalizing drug possesion by Mexico is a good idea because not only will you have mexican using and smuggling more you will have americans crossing over to take advantage of it.
1063526
With the Liberals everything is all about Race to a point that the only time it is ok to Punish a Criminal is if the Criminal is White but if he is Black or Latino then let him get Drunk on fancy French Wine.\n\nCrime is Crime period I do not care if the Criminal or Arresting Officer is Black or White or any other race, the Cops have a job to do and if you break the law you ought to pay for it regardless of Skin Color.\n\nLikewise my opposition to Illegal Immigration applies not just to Mexicans but to all Illegals (even European ones).
549747
Not if you're going to support illegal activities?\n\nWould you go to a drug dealer rally?  What they do is illegal, no?
1086965
I think the punishments should fit the crime. You are correct that there has been stiffer sentences handed out for drugs than for violent crimes. Different states have their own interpretations of what a small amount of marijuana is, and have their own laws regarding it. For some less than an ounce for recreational use with no distribution intent charge is a petty misdemeanor while other states are quite stringent.  Bottom line though, as long as no one else was affected by their use, make the punishment fit the crime and focus on reducing violence by handing out stiffer penalties for that.
573868
Perhaps With The Drug Cartel
117729
Using illegal drugs regardless of your condition or sex is criminal. However, a more severe punishment should be imposed on a woman who would subject her baby to illegal drugs or alchohol.  \n\nSure, I would entertain the idea of institutionalizing the mother until the birth if she is using illegal drugs....after that, she should go to prison.  The problem is, who is going to pay for that?  That's right, the taxpayer.  Again, the taxpayer has to take responsibility for the stupid things people do.\n\nAccountability is the number one lacking quality amoung many Americans today.  The fact that we as a society tolerate stupidity and irresponsibilty, is enabling these morons to continue making poor desisions, having children, doing drugs...etc.\n\nUntil we hold people accountable and responsible for their actions, there is no real solution.\n\nGood luck and take care.
121804
Well first of all these idiots that think making drugs legal are the people using them and would like nothing more then to be able to walk around and smoke weed, while children look up at them and think this is ok.Truth is that the government would have to step up to the plate close the mexican borders and make harsher punishment on the dirtbags that sell, create or do drugs. Make them so scared to do it agian that they wont. But if you look at all the avenues of drugs from hospitals that treat the people on drugs and the police that arrest the scum out there. There is billons made on drugs and the after effects of them. If the government would stop running the country like a buisness we could get a leg up on the war agianst drugs.
582195
I have difficulty participating in issues that are negative.  \n\nIn a drug deal, you mean someone who purchased a narcotic to endanger their own body?  \n\nOr are you talking about someone killing someone for snatching a drug from someone selling it, without paying for it?\n\nThe Bible states that moderation is the key to substances.  So, if you are drinking as long as you are not drunk, if you take in substances that alter your state of mind as long as you are not out of control.\n\nMorally we are not supposed to violate laws that have authority over us.  If you were a policeman you would not be able to ignore it.  \n\nSo, you would have to report it to whatever authority deals with that.  The consequences are what usually makes people turn a blind eye.
1151602
You have a valid argument. (And I am not in favour of drugs, to make that quite clear.) There are many bad substances that are legal, and others are not. It is all down to political blindness, or at best tunnel vision.\nIf the now illegal drugs would be legalised, the criminal element attached to them would fall by the wayside. Just as it did in 1933 after the prohibition of alcohol was lifted. Never has there been more alcohol consumed in the USA (for very high prices) as during the prohibition years. That should tell us.\nUnfortunately our politicians never learn anything from History.
573418
Having worked in a half-way house for ex-offenders, I learned that long sentences don't always discourage illegal behavior.  Especially in drug dealing.  Many of them consider it just a "cost of doing business."  Also, the "King Pins" quiet often use young children to do the dirty work while I DON'T justify dealers, just the opposite, many times the authorities will make a plea agreement with the lower echelons to get further up the ladder.  The real solution is EDUCATING the public so as to eliminate the demand for the drugs in the first place.  How many questions come through here seeking ways to obtain, use or get out from under charges of drug use?  As long as people are unwilling to face life, as is, then there will be dealers and "King Pins."  There are always predators seeking to take advantage of the weak.