hobbes4star 0 #1 May 2, 2006 http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060502/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/mexico_drugs I wonder how this is going to effect the illegal drug trade?if fun were easy it wouldn't be worth having, right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,356 #2 May 2, 2006 It's certainly going to make Tijuana a much more popular Spring Break destination. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narcimund 0 #3 May 2, 2006 Mexico: The land of the Free. First Class Citizen Twice Over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,101 #4 May 2, 2006 Shouldn't all the libertarians be rejoycing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdhill 0 #5 May 2, 2006 They legalized possession for personal use, they did not legalize possession for the purpose of distribution or sale, or trafficking... in theory they did it to allow authorities focus on the big fish not the user... So, you can't get in trouble for buying it, but you might have a hard time finding someone to sell it to you... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pop 0 #6 May 2, 2006 QuoteIt's certainly going to make Tijuana a much more popular Spring Break destination. As if it already isnt :)7 ounce wonders, music and dogs that are not into beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #7 May 2, 2006 QuoteThey legalized possession for personal use, they did not legalize possession for the purpose of distribution or sale, or trafficking... in theory they did it to allow authorities focus on the big fish not the user... So, you can't get in trouble for buying it, but you might have a hard time finding someone to sell it to you... the quantity limits seem a bit low for purchase - as best I can guess typical usage, it would allow one to be found with a daily dose, but not in the amounts that a drug dealer would find it profitable to sell. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stoneycase 0 #8 May 2, 2006 QuoteQuoteThey legalized possession for personal use, they did not legalize possession for the purpose of distribution or sale, or trafficking... in theory they did it to allow authorities focus on the big fish not the user... So, you can't get in trouble for buying it, but you might have a hard time finding someone to sell it to you... the quantity limits seem a bit low for purchase - as best I can guess typical usage, it would allow one to be found with a daily dose, but not in the amounts that a drug dealer would find it profitable to sell. imo, laws like these aren't necc designed to just go out and 'de-criminalize drugs', it's designed to focus the energy and resources of law enforcement, to re-align their priorities. it's rather obvious that mexico can't wage a 'war on drugs' the way we can here in the us. they don't have the manpower, resources, or authority to do something like that. therefore, it doesn't make sense to even spend .01 on a drug user. you should be focusing any and all efforts on distribution/cartels/large org's. looks like prioritization of LEO by legislators. wouldn't be surprised if LEO was actually driving this down there, "hey chief i spend all my time arresting the drug addicts, meanwhile you crucify me in the press for failing to arrest to cartel leaders. i can't do both, either i go after street level or i go after something bigger - your choice" the quantities are set where they are because if you possessed any more, there is the potential for re-sale (or just sale in general). you can't go around de-crim drug possession and going after the drug dealers if you allow every 'possessor' the ability to possess enough qty to be a dealer themselves... but i'm sure any self-respecting entrepeneur in mexico would gladly engage in a transaction with you that would provide you with substances in a qty < or = to the law...there's 2 sides to the profit coin - volume of sales, or quantity of individual sales. with all the gringo's reading this and licking their lips, i'm thinking 'volume of sales' looks like a winner ;)Does whisky count as beer? - Homer There's no justice like angry mob justice. - Skinner Be careful. There's a limited future in low pulls - JohnMitchell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #9 May 3, 2006 Quote it's rather obvious that mexico can't wage a 'war on drugs' the way we can here in the us. Yah, and how's that going for you guys? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #10 May 3, 2006 QuoteQuote it's rather obvious that mexico can't wage a 'war on drugs' the way we can here in the us. Yah, and how's that going for you guys? It's going great. Next t'ing is to invade Venezwaylia to stop 'em producing all that Cocaine! But first we is gonna hav'ta bring democratics to Mexico 'cos they're electing a Commie Guv'mint and they have oil a drugs problem!Mike (who's gonna hav'ta stop in the face of a sarcasm overload - and a rising tendency to post in a Texas dialect). Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casurf1978 0 #11 May 3, 2006 Overall I think it's great what Fox did. One thing people don't know is prior to this new law, a judge in Mexico did not have a set rule to fall back on as to what amount constituted 'personal' use. So someone caught with a briefcase full of coke could persuade a judge to think that a few kilos were for the personal use. Also this new law allows local police to arrest you. Before only the Federales could, which opened the door for local cops to impose 'fines' on people so the feds would not get involved. I'm not saying this new law will end corruption, but at least it's a start. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 25 #12 May 3, 2006 QuoteIt's certainly going to make Tijuana a much more popular Spring Break destination. Ai chihuahua !!! Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,101 #13 May 3, 2006 QuoteOverall I think it's great what Fox did. One thing people don't know is prior to this new law, a judge in Mexico did not have a set rule to fall back on as to what amount constituted 'personal' use. So someone caught with a briefcase full of coke could persuade a judge to think that a few kilos were for the personal use. Also this new law allows local police to arrest you. Before only the Federales could, which opened the door for local cops to impose 'fines' on people so the feds would not get involved. I'm not saying this new law will end corruption, but at least it's a start. Thanks for the background. Sounds like a pretty decent thought process. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stoneycase 0 #14 May 3, 2006 QuoteQuote it's rather obvious that mexico can't wage a 'war on drugs' the way we can here in the us. Yah, and how's that going for you guys? you missed my sarcasm, sorry ;) i am, by no means, a fan of our bogus 'war on drugs'. i'm just sayin, they can't throw $ and manpower at the problem the way we can. that's all. not trying to indicate that our strategy is working or not, just sayin they can't adopt it - it just won't work in their situation.Does whisky count as beer? - Homer There's no justice like angry mob justice. - Skinner Be careful. There's a limited future in low pulls - JohnMitchell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #15 May 4, 2006 QuoteShouldn't all the libertarians be rejoycing? It is not our country (Mexico) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,101 #16 May 4, 2006 QuoteIt is not our country (Mexico) true, though it sounds like your country did exert some major pressure and Fox has caved. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites