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Mexico legalizes drug possession

08-22-2009 • RawStory.com

Mexico decriminalized small amounts of marijuana, cocaine and heroin on Friday — a move that prosecutors say makes sense even in the midst of the government's grueling battle against drug traffickers. Prosecutors said the new law sets clear limits that keep Mexico's corruption-prone police from shaking down casual users and offers addicts free treatment to keep growing domestic drug use in check.

"This is not legalization, this is regulating the issue and giving citizens greater legal certainty," said Bernardo Espino del Ca

1 Comments in Response to Mexico legalizes drug possession

Comment by Lola Flores (20562)

Entered on: 8/23/2009 9:00:05 AM

While California spends more money it doesn't even have to find & destroy the crops and put in jail the ones that like a hit now and then. Way to go, USA, no wonder you're #1...in stupidity & wreckless spending that is!

Even the Mexicans have more common sense, you gotta love the irony!

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