German police association calls for legalization of marijuana.

[DetlefK]

https://www.thelocal.de/20180205/german-police-association-calls-for-end-to-cannabis-ban

The Association of German Criminal Officers (BDK) has spoken out in favour of ending the ban on cannabis and has called for the decriminalization of all use of the drug.

"The prohibition of cannabis has historically been seen as arbitrary and has not yet been implemented in an intelligent and effective manner,” the head of BDK, André Schulz, told Bild newspaper on Monday.

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The BDK therefore advocates a "complete decriminalization of cannabis use," Schulz said, adding that the current legal system is stigmatizing people and promoting criminal careers.

Rather than focus largely on repression, according to Schulz, there are better opportunities in drug policy such as learning to deal with responsible drug use, helping consumers and addicts with aspects of welfare and making effective child and youth protection possible.

For motorists, however, smoking cannabis must remain taboo, Schulz said, stating that for safety reasons, driving vehicles must not take place in an alcoholic or otherwise intoxicated state.

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Under German law, possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use is generally not criminally prosecuted. The policy varies based on region but the upper limit is usually between 10 and 15 grammes.

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Meanwhile a survey conducted in November found that over half of German citizens - 63 percent - are opposed to the legalization of marijuana. 34 percent of Germans believe that adults should be able to purchase cannabis for their own use in specialist shops, the survey released by research institute Forsa moreover revealed.





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A legalization is unlikely. The political parties in favor (the Greens and the Free Democrats) account together for only 20% of the popular vote. And they hate each other: The Greens are left-wing liberals, the Free Democrats are ultra-capitalist liberals.

[Pachamama]

1. Well, prostitution is legal and we are neighbors with Holland....

I guess it was inevitable....

I actually think this would be a good idea and I wonder if the SPD will move over on this issue, but unlikely since they see that would hinder their chances as being the alternative to the CDU/CSU....

What I am curious about is if they surveyed Germans and asked them about medical marijuana as opposed to recreational...my guess is that a majority of Germans would then support that. Germans have long believed in the use of plants and homeopathic treatments as cures and treatments in disease and illness.