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Originally Posted by Bishop2047
I hope this leads to a Portuguese style legalization of all drugs, so that we can stop arresting users and put money where it should be (another discussion). For now it is a good start.
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Technically, what Portugal has is
decriminalization, not legalization. Essentially what it means is that it's taking an action that is illegal and removing criminal penalties; for example, you don't get a criminal record for speeding, although you still have to pay the fine. Legalization means taking an act that is illegal and making it legal, with no fines/penalties/etc.