Petition to end prohibition
It is time to form together as the people of this country and demand this to go forward, if we can spread this petition and get enough signatures we can bring it to the attention of the Australian government after all of these years of trying, let's actually do it!
The illegal drug industry is a multi-billion dollar a year industry, all of the profit going to criminals and dangerous organizations. If cannabis were legalised and regulated, the cannabis black market would be entirely eliminated and the immense expenditure on both the war on drugs and the sale of drugs could be turned to far more practical applications like the health & educational systems.
In an ideal world, cannabis would be taxed and regulated much like alcohol and tobacco are today. It would be produced in many forms including pre-rolled cigarettes and food products which could be consumed responsibly by citizens within the law.
The legal sale of cannabis would be a significant financial boon both to private citizens who choose to enter the industry and the government who can, and should, tax it. The taxes generated by legal cannabis sale would be more than enough to fully fund a thorough and expansive drug treatment program, helping those who wish to quit (other illegal drugs) and rendering aid to those who need it. The money saved on police budgeting from the war on drugs could also be more wisely spent, allowing police to focus on gangs, violence, organized crime, and the prosecution of dangerous, violent criminals.
The city of Amsterdam in the Netherlands is viewed as an overly-progressive, lazy, sin-drenched city by the opposition, however nothing could be further from the truth. The standard of living is very high, legitimate business including coffee shops where cannabis is sold and consumed account for a strong economy, and the crime and murder rate is one of the lowest in the world. In short, cannabis has been legal and regulated there for many years and the walls have not burned down.
The regulation of cannabis also allows for many health benefits to those who use it. Today, cannabis is illegal, so there is no regulation of what the drug contains. Unwary buyers of the drug often get more than they bargain for when cannabis is laced with other drugs and other harmful additives. If it were legalised, not only would this harmful practice never occur, but the products themselves could be heavily regulated for health concerns including filtering, and specialized growing and manufacturing. Packages of the legal product would be emblazoned with warnings describing any health risks involved.
Australian citizens use cannabis every day. Many of them are in every other way law abiding citizens. Protect the freedom and health of Australian citizens. Demand that our country Re-legalise and regulate Cannabis for personal, medical and industrial uses.
This is not just the cry of a 'stoner' wanting to be 'legal'. This is the cry of people who think the current laws are ridiculous and need to be changed. If you feel the same than support the cause by signing the petition, please.
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