In 2015, Ireland will move towards decriminalizing substances including heroin, cocaine and cannabis. The program will also create designated rooms in Dublin where heroin users can inject themselves. Proponents of legalisation argue that instead of shaming addicts, Ireland’s drug policy should focus on treating them. Opponents argue that legalization program encourages widespread drug use.
53% Yes |
47% No |
42% Yes |
36% No |
9% Yes, for most but not all drugs |
7% No, but decriminalise drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana |
1% Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time |
2% No, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation |
1% No, and increase punishment for drug dealers |
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1% No, we should pass tougher drug laws |
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Unique answers from Ireland users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9JPSTLG3mos3MO
Yes, I don't agree with the legalisation of drugs but the legalisation of safe drugs will save many lives.
@9JJWFYQ 3mos3MO
decrinimalise the likes of marijuana, reduce/release those already serving time (depending on the crime), and decrimialise it followed by class A abuse, meanwhile decriminalise class A amongst those in treatment.
@ISIDEWITH4mos4MO
Yes to some drugs with medicinal benefits like merijuana and fund education of harm reduction and rehabilitation
@8X7SVXK3yrs3Y
Yes, but heavily regulate it and fund more rehabilitation and addiction prevention
@Adamjnr3yrs3Y
Yes, and support increased funding for addiction prevention, treatments, and rehabilitation,
Offer beef farmers growing rights first to reduce the national herd.
Only drugs that offer medicinal benefits, at least in the short-term, the war on drugs has failed and there's huge money to be made (drug seizure departments can continue to jail people who sell while evading taxes(import)).
Keep anti doping rules in sport ,no need to encourage top class sports people to take drugs for the competitive advantage.
@8VJT56Q3yrs3Y
Not to fully decriminalize drug use focus more on drug prevention and drug rehabilitation and to punish to dealers more
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