Thread: Mexico Legalizes Cocaine, Heroin, Ecstasy, and marijuana!!!!

They are making people mad. What does this message indicate? They will allow their citizens to use drugs for personal use. They are allowing their people to become drug addicts. That is becuase they can continue to make big profits from the drug sales. That is how they have bought their way in our country. Here is the story from www.foxnews.com

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Mexico's Congress Legalizes Drugs for Personal Use
Friday, April 28, 2006

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MEXICO CITY — Mexico's Congress approved a bill Friday decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana, ecstasy, cocaine and heroin for personal use — a measure sure to raise questions in Washington about Mexico's commitment to the war on drugs.

The only remaining step was the signature of President Vicente Fox, whose office indicated he would sign it.

Supporters said the law would let police focus on drug smuggling, rather than on busting casual users. The bill also would stiffen many drug-related penalties: for trafficking, for possession near schools, and for possession of even small quantities by government employees.

Criminal penalties for drug sales would remain on the books.

"We can't close our eyes to this reality," said Sen. Jorge Zermeno, of Fox's conservative National Action Party. "We cannot continue to fill our jails with people who have addictions."

The administration of U.S. President George W. Bush scrambled to come up with a response.

"We're still studying the legislation, but any effort to decriminalize illegal drugs would not be helpful," a U.S. diplomat said on condition of anonymity.

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The bill, passed by Mexico's Senate on a 53-26 vote with one abstention, had already been quietly approved in the lower house of Congress and was sent Friday to the president's desk. Presidential spokesman Ruben Aguilar indicated Fox would sign it.

"This law gives police and prosecutors better legal tools to combat drug crimes that do so much damage to our youth and children," he said.

If signed into law, the bill could have an impact on Mexico's relationship with the United States — and on the vast numbers of vacationing students who visit Mexico, often to take advantage of its rarely enforced drinking age of 18.

The bill says criminal charges will no longer be brought for possession of up to 25 milligrams of heroin, five grams of marijuana — about one-fifth of an ounce, or about four joints — and half a gram of cocaine — about half the standard street-size quantity, which is enough for several lines of the drug.

"No charges will be brought against ... addicts or consumers who are found in possession of any narcotic for personal use," the Senate bill reads. It also lays out allowable quantities for a large array of other drugs, including LSD, MDA, ecstasy — about two pills' worth — and amphetamines.

Some of the amounts are eye-popping: Mexicans would be allowed to possess a kilogram (2.2 pounds) of peyote, the button-sized hallucinogenic cactus used in some native Indian religious ceremonies.

Mexican law now leaves open the possibility of dropping charges against people caught with drugs if they are considered addicts and if "the amount is the quantity necessary for personal use." But the exemption isn't automatic.

The new bill drops the "addict" requirement — automatically allowing any "consumers" to have drugs — and sets out specific allowable quantities.

Sale of all drugs would remain illegal under the proposed law, unlike the Netherlands, where the sale of marijuana for medical use is legal and it can be bought with a prescription in pharmacies.

While Dutch authorities look the other way regarding the open sale of cannabis in designated coffee shops — something Mexican police seem unlikely to do — the Dutch have zero tolerance for heroin and cocaine. In both countries, commercial growing of marijuana is outlawed.

In Colombia, a 1994 court ruling decriminalized personal possession of small amounts of cocaine, heroin and other drugs. But President Alvaro Uribe, who is almost assured of re-election next month, wants to change that with a constitutional amendment.

"Allowing the personal dosage of drugs is inconsistent with a country committed to fighting the war on drugs," Uribe said at a campaign stop.

The effects could be significant, given that Mexico is rapidly becoming a drug-consuming nation as well as a shipment point for traffickers, and given the number of U.S. students who flock to border cities or resorts like Cancun and Acapulco on vacation.

"This is going to increase addictions in Mexico," said Ulisis Bon, a drug treatment expert in Tijuana, where heroin use is rampant. "A lot of Americans already come here to buy medications they can't get up there ... Just imagine, with heroin."

U.S. legalization advocates greeted the bill with glee.

Ethan Nadelmann, director of the New York-based Drug Policy Alliance, called it "a very good move," saying it removed "a huge opportunity for low-level police corruption." In Mexico, police often release people detained for minor drug possession in exchange for bribes.

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The administration of U.S. President George W. Bush scrambled to come up with a response.

I wonder if they did this because tourism is so low and they think this will lure more people to go to Mexico ? Could that be possible ?

I think this will work against the guest-worker. I know that Bush doesn't care what happens to this country, but he still has to pretend he does or risk impeachment. He doesn't want that because he's not through raping this country yet.

Fox is so arrogant. He thinks he can just get away with anything. You would think he would be a little more agreeable. What a nerve.

Like dummies they are exposing themselves. They think their lawless attitudes is acceptable because we have allowed them to make a Mockery of our Laws. By doing so we have allowed them to march in our streets and do as they wish. For years their drug money has bought them the politicians and for peope to turn their head to their lawless attitudes. They will dope their people up so the drug dealers they are fighting for Amnesty for can make as much money as possible when they come here illegally or legally depending on what congress will do.

"No charges will be brought against ... addicts or consumers who are found in possession of any narcotic for personal use,"

maybe this can work in our favor -- maybe there will be a run for the border. Hopefully all these street gangs will head to Mexico. Wouldn't that be poetic justice?

I think the timing on this is interesting. I am guessing that the Mexican government (if you can call it that) is getting braver these days in hopes of making more money.

What does Jorge Bush have to say about this? I am guessing not much as he doesn't want to upset his boyfriend, Fox

I am not sure yet. This just came out about 4 hours ago. I am sure he will be upset that President Vicente Fox will sign this thing.

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The administration of U.S. President George W. Bush scrambled to come up with a response.

"We're still studying the legislation, but any effort to decriminalize illegal drugs would not be helpful," a U.S. diplomat said on condition of anonymity.
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George sure has had a busy day. First the hispanic verson if the national anthem, and now Fox wants to legalize drugs. Its just one embarrassment after another. Will this have any affect on his guest-worker scheme or amnesty? It should!
I really believe that Mexico's lenient drug policy will encourage American kids to go to Mexico to buy drugs. And we will end up with ALOT OF KIDS BECOMING ADDICTS! Personal use my behind! This is a planned action by the Mexican government and cartels, to gain a new clientele.