sub's gotta be honest, this is as much hope as one has had for this disease of a species of his, since years back when one thought the U.S. govt actually was a democracy, and not the 2 faced, fascist, capitalist, wolf-in-sheep's clothes, criminal enterprise it actually is!!!!
had almost forgot what hope for anything better was! but John Brown, I say, if it didn't pull up an ol' chair, and have dinner and drinks with us heathens here in the chow hall!! Who woulda thunk it!!!? God damn Police(prison police;guards) in here in the chow hall eating meat patties with us convicts and inmates........John Brown I say!!!! Fucking Wonders Really Do Never Cease........A World Fraught With Magic And Wonder, It Is....................There May Be Hope Yet !!!!
Shit fire, if this is how good unruly optimism feels, sub might put that 'ol cynical pessimist with the snide and sarcastic streak of optimism of his, into lockup/isolation/holding cell, and let this hopeful feller live out here in the free world for a bit, in general population!
Hot Damn!
Now one might be jumping the gun a bit here with joy and hope for something better for these parasitic scabs of a species, such as our human constituency; and you may call it unruly optimism, you may call it downright obtuse!!..... but the plain & simple fact of the matter is.........That this really is good news, that things like this actually exist, and are not just mirages in the middle of a dry ass desert, as one thought, and honestly believed such things were!
hxxp://www.leap.cc/ Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP)
And check this shit out, these fucking pigs even hold some of sub's own personal beliefs as theirs too!!!! Hot Damn Son!!!
LEAP Statement of Ten Principles
~~LEAP does not promote the use of drugs and is deeply concerned about the extent of drug abuse worldwide. LEAP is also deeply concerned with the destructive impact of violent drug gangs and cartels everywhere in the world. Neither problem is remedied by the current policy of drug prohibition. Indeed, drug abuse and gang violence flourish in a drug prohibition environment, just as they did during alcohol prohibition.
~~LEAP advocates the elimination of the policy of drug prohibition and the inauguration of a replacement policy of drug control and regulation, including regulations imposing appropriate age restrictions on drug sales and use, just as there are age restrictions on marriage, signing contracts, alcohol, tobacco, operating vehicles and heavy equipment, voting and so on.
~~LEAP believes that adult drug abuse is a health problem and not a law-?enforcement matter, if the abuse does not harm other people or the property of others.
~~LEAP believes that adult drug use, however dangerous, is a matter of personal freedom as long as it does not impinge on the freedom or safety of others.
~~LEAP speakers come from a wide divergence of political thought and social conscience and recognize that in a post-?prohibition world it will take time to strike a proper regulatory balance, blending private, public and medical models to best control and regulate “illicit drugs.”
LEAP speakers are free to advocate their view of better post-?prohibition stratagems without toeing a LEAP “party line.”
~~LEAP recognizes that even in a post-?prohibition world, still, drugs can be dangerous and potentially addictive, requiring appropriate regulation and control. Even in a free-?market economy, reasonable regulation for the purposes of public health is a long-?standing, accepted principle. Such regulation must not allow casual, unfettered or indiscriminate drug sales.
~~LEAP believes that government has a public health obligation to accurately ascertain the risks associated with the use of each “illicit drug” and a duty to clearly communicate that information to the public by means of labeling and warnings similar to what is done regarding food, tobacco, alcohol and medicine.
~~LEAP believes that an inordinate number of people have been misguidedly incarcerated for violation of zero-?tolerant, nonviolent, consensual “drug crimes.” The end of drug prohibition will allow those persons to be promptly released, to have their record of conviction expunged, and their civil rights completely restored. However, the repeal of drug prohibition does not imply the exoneration from charges for connected offenses, such as violent crimes, gun crimes, theft, or driving under the influence of drugs.
Furthermore, LEAP believes that people using alcohol or other drugs must be held accountable for any misbehavior, which harms other people or property of others, while under the influence of mind-?altering substances.
~~LEAP believes that persons suffering from drug abuse afflictions and addiction, who want help, should be provided with a variety of help, including drug treatment and drug maintenance, even for uninsured addicts.
LEAP believes that with an end to drug prohibition and regained control of criminal justice expenditures, a fraction of those savings would be more than sufficient to pay for expanded addiction services.
~~LEAP recognizes that different “illicit drugs” pose differing risks of harm. As such, in a post-prohibition world;
LEAP recognizes that an appropriate set of regulations and control for one substance may not be a suitable or sufficient regulation and control for another substance. LEAP believes that the nation states of the world and various states within the United States must be given the regulatory latitude to try new models that wisely balance the notions of freedom over one’s own body with the need for common sense regulation of drugs to reduce death, disease, addiction and harm.
LEAP's Proposed Amendments to Drug War Policy~~
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF UNITED NATIONS DRUG TREATIES 2014
Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY III
PREFACE 1
AMENDMENT 7
THE SINGLE CONVENTION ON DRUGS 8
PREAMBLE 8
STATEMENT OF NEW ARTICLES AND DISPOSITION/AMENDMENT OF FORMER ARTICLES 12
PART I: INTRODUCTION 12
ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS 12
ARTICLE 2 THE INTERNATIONAL CONTROL ORGANS AND THEIR EXPENSES 14
ARTICLE 3 FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON DRUGS 14
ARTICLE 4 COMPOSITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL DRUG CONTROL BOARD 15
ARTICLE 5 TERMS OF OFFICE AND REMUNERATION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD 16
ARTICLE 6 RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE BOARD 16
ARTICLE 7 FUNCTIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL DRUG CONTROL BOARD 17
ARTICLE 8 RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THIS CONVENTION AND OTHER AGREEMENTS AND LEGAL INSTRUMENTS 20
ARTICLE 9 SECRETARIAT 20
ARTICLE 10 SUBSTANCES UNDER CONTROL 20
PART II: OBJECTIVE, GUIDING PRINCIPLES AND GENERAL OBLIGATIONS 21
ARTICLE 11 OBJECTIVE 21
ARTICLE 12 GUIDING PRINCIPLES 21
ARTICLE 13 GENERAL OBLIGATIONS 22
PART III: MEASURES RELATING TO THE REDUCTION OF DEMAND FOR DRUGS 23
ARTICLE 14 PRICE AND TAX MEASURES TO REDUCE THE DEMAND FOR DRUGS 23
ARTICLE 15 NON-PRICE MEASURES TO REDUCE THE DEMAND FOR DRUGS 24
ARTICLE 16 REGULATION OF THE CONTENTS OF DRUG PRODUCTS 24
ARTICLE 17 PACKAGING AND LABELLING OF DRUG PRODUCTS 24
ARTICLE 18 EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, TRAINING AND PUBLIC AWARENESS 25
ARTICLE 19 DRUG ADVERTISING, PROMOTION AND SPONSORSHIP 26
ARTICLE 20 DEMAND REDUCTION MEASURES CONCERNING DRUG DEPENDENCE 27
PART IV: MEASURES RELATING TO THE REDUCTION OF THE SUPPLY OF DRUGS 28
ARTICLE 21 ILLICIT TRADE IN DRUG PRODUCTS 28
ARTICLE 22 SALE TO MINORS 29
ARTICLE 23 PROVISION OF SUPPORT FOR ECONOMICALLY VIABLE ALTERNATIVE ACTIVITIES 30
PART V: PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 30
ARTICLE 24 PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE HEALTH OF PERSONS 30
PART VI: QUESTIONS RELATED TO LIABILITY 31
ARTICLE 25 LIABILITY 31
PART VII: SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL COOPERATION AND COMMUNICATION OF INFORMATION 31
ARTICLE 26 RESEARCH, SURVEILLANCE AND EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION 31
ARTICLE 27 REPORTING AND EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION 33
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ARTICLE 28 COOPERATION IN THE SCIENTIFIC, TECHNICAL, AND LEGAL FIELDS AND PROVISION OF RELATED
EXPERTISE 34
PART VIII: INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS 35
ARTICLE 29 RELATIONS BETWEEN THE COMMISSION AND BOARD AND THE WORLD BANK AND THE WORLD HEALTH
ORGANIZATION 35
PART IX: SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES 35
ARTICLE 30 SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES 35
PART X: AMENDMENTS 35
ARTICLE 31 AMENDMENTS TO THIS CONVENTION 35
PART XI: FINAL PROVISIONS 36
ARTICLE 32 ENTRY INTO FORCE 36
ARTICLE 33 DENUNCIATION 36