Posts Tagged ‘Prohibition’
South-South Drug Policy Workshop
From the 31st to the 3rd of September African and Colombian government and civil society members will discuss current drug policy.
Read MoreStaggering Ignorance
Many of those who oppose any changes to drug policies make such staggering mistakes that it would be funny if it weren’t for their tragic effects. Their ignorance or prejudices perpetuate a policy that is misguided policy and that continues to cause lots of suffering in the world.
Read MoreFreedom to Smoke
Smoking is an act of freedom, some say while they light a cigarette. The Marlboro man comes to time, riding through the plains to the rhythm of his smoke circles.
Read MoreWho is the Drug Pirate?
The president of the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), Raymond Yans, accused Uruguay of piracy for approving home-grown marihuana and its legal, but highly regulated, commercial distribution.
Read MoreThinking of the Issue of Drugs Alongside the Peace Process
Now that the different peaces and post-conflict scenarios in Colombia are being discussed, it is crucial to include the problem of illicit drug prosecutions in the debate. From what perspectives should we approach this problem so that we don’t make the same mistakes of the past?
Read More