Bill To Legalize Marijuana In Germany Advances After State Representatives Fail To Block It - Marijuana Moment
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Opponents of a proposed bill to legalize marijuana in Germany did not muster enough support to block the measure in legislative body representing states, meaning it will now continue through the process. Germany’s legislature is composed of two main bodies: the Bundestag, which is comprised of democratically elected lawmakers, and the Bundesrat (or Federal Council), […]
  • @notapantsday@feddit.deEnglish
    3•2 years ago

    Gambling, tobacco, alcohol and all sorts of other addictive things are for profit, so why exclude cannabis?

    I would advocate for treating other addictions the same way too.

    Alcohol and tobacco ads are targeting young people because they’re more likely to develop a lifelong addiction if you start them early enough. Gambling machines are set up to make people believe they can beat the system, so they stay hooked.

    I just don’t think these should be legitimate business models.

    • XIIIesqEnglish
      1•2 years ago

      I agree with your line of thinking, but I think being practical that things like smoking and drinking, whilst they should always be discouraged, will always be a part of human nature.

      If you can balance the harm these addictive things do with sin taxes that make a net benefit to society, I think you’re making the best of a bad situation.