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> I still rather have them be legal, warn others of the risk, and treat those that are harmed.

Yes, long live a rational approach to drug policy. Portugal is heading in the right direction and is seeing great results.

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Growing or selling cannabis is illegal in Portugal. Owning cannabis seeds is illegal in Portugal. The only thing that was changed is that the consumer of cannabis is no longer treated as a criminal. I've yet to see a good argument why the same approach wouldn't work in the US.

> The only thing that was changed is that the consumer of cannabis is no longer treated as a criminal.

Right, which is why I say it's going in the right direction. I think full legalization will provide the most benefits to society, but decriminalization of use is a good start.

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