The nation’s drug laws are 40 years old and have done little to solve the problem, writes a Green Party MP The status quo approach to drug policy is broken. I refuse to accept that we’re helplessly and cluelessly bound to continue repeating past mistakes. It’s past time to end the war on drugs, and the pain and suffering associated with it, in favour of an evidence-based approach. Politicians have it within their power to do so, and the people they represent have every right to be calling for urgent, cross-party action. Continue reading…
Via: Too many people are dying. New Zealand needs to talk about decriminalising drugs

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