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Originally posted by Chewbaccus
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Originally posted by Tony Shepps
Tolerance and the increase in freedoms of San Francisco and California in general led to nothing less than the computer revolution. I'll wager that, in 10-15 years, Amsterdam sees serious economic gains.
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If that's the case, then why didn't they see serious economic gains when they legalized marijuana?
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You are not going to see economic gains when marijuana has been so legal for so long. What you don't see are the losses created by 'we fear drugs' laws. Notice the Dutch don't have the crime and poor workermanship that the 'we fear drug' mentality proclaims. Ironically in a country that wages war on durgs - ie the US - that is where so much violent crime occurs.
Netherlands, a small country, is one of the most prosperous and innovative countries in Europe. Phillips is but one example of their worldwide presence that is little known. How does such a little country have so much influence in Europe. They are tolerant and innovative. Ironically it is simply a question of whether your Netherland friend speaks British English or American English since English is spoken by all Dutch. English is even acceptable as your only language if getting a college education in the Netherlands.
[Edited by tw on 04-03-2001 at 07:52 PM]