Pope Francis, drug warrior!...

[SidDithers]

Here's a real quote from DU's latest progressive hero.



Sid

[morningfog]

1. Lots of undefined words there.

I probably disagree with what he is saying, but can't be sure without knowing what he means by "liberalization of drug use."

Would decriminalization of all drugs even mean "liberalization" of use? Would marijuana even fall into the definition of drugs? It isn't a drug of addiction, after all.

[PeaceNikki]

2. He said this, also, too.

[Vashta Nerada]

4. Can I give that graphic 103 recs?

[onehandle]

3. Here's the rest of the quote, about Latin America, conveniently cut off by whoever made the graphic.

...as is currently being proposed in various parts of Latin America." He proposed that leaders should, instead, "tackle the problems which are the root of drug abuse, promoting more justice, educating the youth with the values that live in society, standing by those who face hardship and giving them hope for the future." The Pope proceeded to call drug dealers "dealers of death," and proclaim that, "the scourge of drug-trafficking, that favors violence and sows the seeds of suffering and death, requires of society as a whole an act of courage."

http://www.policymic.com/articles/56663/pope-francis-in-brazil-calls-out-drug-liberalization-policies-and-he-has-a-point

What a monster!

[morningfog]

5. Thanks, that answers some of my questions from above.

And, I don't agree with the part in the OP, but do with the latter. All of those things mentioned in the latter are true and should be goals of a drug policy. However, I think the decriminalization/legalization is as important a component as well.

[shenmue]

6. I don't think more people should start using drugs, except for medical relief

I think we should help people who have problems.

[Blue Owl]

7. Big Pharma drugs are sure used liberally

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