I was reading a book on social life of the upper-middle class and new rich of the American 1920s and realized so many things we now do proudly were considered socially taboo back then. This was especially the case for clothing, makeup, women in certain public spaces, etc. What do you think will be different in the 2120s? Or maybe even the next 50 years?

    • sudo@lemmy.today
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      1 year ago

      What benefit does making ‘extremely harmful drugs such as meth’ illegal provide? In the US meth is illegal. In the US meth use is an epidemic. Prohibition doesn’t stop people from accessing or using drugs. It just puts a legal constraint that adds fear of repercussion and social stigma on users that is another barrier to overcome when attempting to seek help and treatment. Not to mention illegal drug trades mean potentially dangerous, unregulated products and the crime that drug trade is often associated with.

    • Hunter2@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Drugs are not legal in Portugal. It’s decriminalised up to small amounts (ie personal use), which is different.

      My understanding is that:

      If you get caught with a couple of joints (or any drugs), they are confiscated, you are identified and you might have to pay a fine, do community service or go to an addiction consultation.

      If you’re over that limit, but not overly, you get the above + go to court and will likely receive suspended sentence and will have a criminal record.

      If you get caught with a truckload (obviously for distribution), if it’s your first offence you’ll likely also get suspended sentence, such is the state of our justice. If it’s not your first offence, you’ll likely do jail time.

    • Reborn2966@feddit.itEnglish
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      1 year ago

      i would not, if you want to do hard drugs you can. in a controlled environment with a doctor nearby. of course you will have to pay for that.

      if you ban it, people that want it no matter what will crate an illegal market for it.